Possible dihydroepiandrosterone-induced mania

被引:37
作者
Markowitz, JS [1 ]
Carson, WH [1 ]
Jackson, CW [1 ]
机构
[1] Med Univ S Carolina, Inst Psychiat, Dept Psychiat & Behav Sci, Charleston, SC 29425 USA
关键词
dihydroepiandrosterone; mania;
D O I
10.1016/S0006-3223(98)00091-2
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
Background: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is among the most abundant steroids in the human body and appears to have diverse biochemical activities. This multifunctional hormone has long been a compound of interest to research psychiatrists. Its recent promotion and availability as an over-the-counter supplement to the general public has led to widespread use. Little is known about potential adverse effects of DHEA when consumed on an acute or chronic basis. We report a case of mania in an older man acutely admitted to our psychiatric facility with no previous personal or family history of bipolar disorder that appeared to be related to recent DHEA use. The patient had initiated DHEA use 6 months prior to admission and was taking 200-300 mg/day at the time of presentation. Methods: He was treated with valproic acid 500 mg twice daily. Results: The patient showed sufficient improvement to be discharged following a 7-day inpatient hospitalization. Conclusions: A wide range of medications have been associated with the induction of hypomania and mania, and we have provided a brief discussion of the potential for DHEA to trigger manic symptoms. (C) 1999 Society of Biological Psychiatry.
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