Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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Hui-Yi Wang

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• Case Report
  Escitalopram Intoxication Induced Acute Psychosis
  Author(s): Hui-Yi Wang and Yi-Chyan Chen Hui-Yi Wang and Yi-Chyan Chen
  
  Objective: Side effects of escitalopram overdose including serotonin syndrome were previously found. We report a case with escitalopram-related psychosis. Case report: A 33 year-old woman had no previous history of psychotic symptoms experienced a psychotic episode with with quik recovery following taking 400 mg of escitalopram. Conclusion: This case report raises the issue that the escitalopram intoxicated effect and pharmacological sensitivity of serotonin syndrome exist individual variations. The systematic analysis and follow-up regarding escitalopram-associated serotonin syndrome and the incidence rate of severe psychotic symptoms will be further investigated. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0495.1000252

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