Psychotic Features Abated with Vitamin D Treatment in a Patient with Major Depressive Disorder
Joint Authors
Fipps, David C.
Rainey, Elisabet
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-06-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Vitamin D deficiency is common in psychiatric populations, and vitamin D has been used as an add-on medication in major depressive disorder.
Case Report.
Here, we present the case of a 49-year-old man diagnosed with major depressive disorder, severe, with psychotic features, who was treated with antidepressants and underwent multiple antipsychotic trials.
The patient was found to have low serum levels of vitamin D.
During treatment with vitamin D, serum levels normalized and the patient’s psychotic symptoms abated.
Conclusion.
Ensuring adequate vitamin D levels could be a method of focus for the augmentation or treatment of psychotic features in major depressive disorder.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fipps, David C.& Rainey, Elisabet. 2020. Psychotic Features Abated with Vitamin D Treatment in a Patient with Major Depressive Disorder. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150883
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fipps, David C.& Rainey, Elisabet. Psychotic Features Abated with Vitamin D Treatment in a Patient with Major Depressive Disorder. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150883
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fipps, David C.& Rainey, Elisabet. Psychotic Features Abated with Vitamin D Treatment in a Patient with Major Depressive Disorder. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150883
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150883