The Treatment of Clozapine-Withdrawal Delirium with Electroconvulsive Therapy
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Clozapine, a commonly used atypical antipsychotic, can precipitate a severe withdrawal syndrome.
In this report, we describe a case of delirium with catatonic features emerging after the immediate cessation of clozapine subsequent to concerns of developing neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
After multiple treatments were found to be inefficacious, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was initiated, resulting in significant improvement.
A literature search revealed six previous cases of clozapine-withdrawal syndromes of varied symptomatology treated with ECT.
To our knowledge, the present case represents the first reported clozapine-withdrawal delirium treated successfully with ECT.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Modak, Anish& Åhlin, Arne. 2017. The Treatment of Clozapine-Withdrawal Delirium with Electroconvulsive Therapy. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149561
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Modak, Anish& Åhlin, Arne. The Treatment of Clozapine-Withdrawal Delirium with Electroconvulsive Therapy. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149561
American Medical Association (AMA)
Modak, Anish& Åhlin, Arne. The Treatment of Clozapine-Withdrawal Delirium with Electroconvulsive Therapy. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149561
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149561