Mania-like reaction induced by benzodiazepine withdrawal in a patient with mental retardation.

Authors :: Ghaziuddin N
Ghaziuddin M
Source :: Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie [Can J Psychiatry] 1990 Oct; Vol. 35 (7), pp. 612-3.
Publication Year :: 1990
Abstract: Symptoms resembling mania following withdrawal of diazepam in a mentally handicapped woman are described. The importance of considering benzodiazepine withdrawal in the assessment of acute behavioural disorders of the mentally handicapped is emphasized. Attention is also drawn to the paucity of research regarding the use of antianxiety drugs in the mentally handicapped.

Subjects :: Adult
Bipolar Disorder psychology
Diazepam administration & dosage
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Humans
Intellectual Disability psychology
Bipolar Disorder chemically induced
Diazepam adverse effects
Intellectual Disability drug therapy
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome psychology

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