Erotomania induced by venlafaxine: a case study

Objective:  To describe a never previously reported case of erotomania induced by venlafaxine and highlight the effect of antidepressants on the dopaminergic system. Method:  A case of erotomania is described. Result:  Erotomania occurring in two separate occasions developed after treatment with hig...

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Published inActa psychiatrica Scandinavica Vol. 107; no. 4; pp. 314 - 317
Main Authors Adamou, M., Hale, A. S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Munksgaard International Publishers 01.04.2003
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Adult
antidepressants
Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation - adverse effects
Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation - therapeutic use
Bipolar Disorder - chemically induced
Cyclohexanols - adverse effects
Cyclohexanols - therapeutic use
Delusions - chemically induced
depressive disorder
Depressive Disorder - drug therapy
dopamine
erotomania
Female
Humans
Love
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
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Summary:Objective:  To describe a never previously reported case of erotomania induced by venlafaxine and highlight the effect of antidepressants on the dopaminergic system. Method:  A case of erotomania is described. Result:  Erotomania occurring in two separate occasions developed after treatment with high doses of venlafaxine. The episode remitted only after lowering the dose of the venlafaxine. Conclusion:  Erotomania may occur with agents such as antidepressants. The dopamine neurotransmission of mood can provide further evidence for the development of newer classes of antidepressants.
ISSN:0001-690X
1600-0447
DOI:10.1034/j.1600-0447.2003.00055_1.x