| Gabapentin-induced delusions of parasitosis. | |
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PMID: 20531055 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Delusions of parasitosis are a rare psychiatric disorder in which the patient has a fixed, false belief of being infested with parasites. The disorder is classified as primary if no cause is identified or secondary if associated with general organic conditions, psychiatric illnesses, and drugs (substance induced). Several medications have been reported in association with delusions of parasitosis, including anti-parkinsonian medications, ciprofloxacin, cetirizine, doxepin, and others. Delusions of parasitosis have not been previously reported to be associated with gabapentin use. We present the case of a patient who developed delusions of parasitosis after been initiated on gabapentin treatment for neuropathic pain and complete disappearance of symptoms after the medication was discontinued. |
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Authors:
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Pablo R Lopez; Troy Rachael; Stuart Leicht; Roger D Smalligan |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 103 ISSN: 1541-8243 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-30 Completed Date: 2010-07-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 711-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN, USA. pablolopezmd@gmail.com |
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Aged Amines / adverse effects* Analgesics / adverse effects* Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids / adverse effects* Delusions / chemically induced* Female Humans Neuralgia, Postherpetic / drug therapy Skin Diseases, Parasitic / psychology* gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / adverse effects* |
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0/Amines; 0/Analgesics; 0/Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; 56-12-2/gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; 60142-96-3/gabapentin |
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