Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid-induced organic delirium complicated by polydrug use successfully treated with electroconvulsive therapy: a case report

Abstract Background Patients with gamma-hydroxybutyric acid withdrawal symptoms are at high risk of developing organic delirium, which can be fatal. The recommended first-line treatment is benzodiazepines, but treatment-resistant cases are frequent. Here we describe a case of successful bilateral el...

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Main Authors: Mads F. Kjærgaard, Poul Videbech, Jens J. Nørbæk, Bjørn H. Ebdrup
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03182-w