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.
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Authors | Miriam Tanja Zincke, Amit Kurani, Rafik Istafanous, Charles Kellner |
Journal | The journal of ECT
(J ECT)
Vol. 23
Issue 4
Pg. 291-2
(Dec 2007)
ISSN: 1095-0680 [Print] United States |
PMID | 18090708
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antiviral Agents
- Interferon alpha-2
- Interferon-alpha
- Recombinant Proteins
- Polyethylene Glycols
- peginterferon alfa-2b
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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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