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The successful use of electroconvulsive therapy in a patient with interferon-induced psychotic depression.

Abstract
We report the successful use of electroconvulsive therapy in a patient who developed major depression with psychotic features while being treated with interferon alfa-2b for hepatitis C. We reviewed the literature of similar cases and discuss treatment options for interferon-induced depression and psychosis.
AuthorsMiriam Tanja Zincke, Amit Kurani, Rafik Istafanous, Charles Kellner
JournalThe journal of ECT (J ECT) Vol. 23 Issue 4 Pg. 291-2 (Dec 2007) ISSN: 1095-0680 [Print] United States
PMID18090708 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Interferon alpha-2
  • Interferon-alpha
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • peginterferon alfa-2b
Topics
  • Antiviral Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Depressive Disorder, Major (chemically induced, diagnosis, therapy)
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy
  • Electroencephalography (drug effects)
  • Female
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic (drug therapy)
  • Humans
  • Interferon alpha-2
  • Interferon-alpha (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Psychoses, Substance-Induced (diagnosis, therapy)
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Retreatment
  • Treatment Outcome

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