A rare case of corticosteroid induced psychosis
Corticosteroids are widely used and highly effective in a number of medical conditions. Though the occurrence of psychiatric symptoms following therapeutic use of steroids has been documented many times in the past, occurrence of psychosis following steroid abuse is rare. Here we report the case of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Deccan College of Medical Sciences
2018-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=292333 |
Summary: | Corticosteroids are widely used and highly effective in a number of medical conditions. Though the occurrence of psychiatric symptoms following therapeutic use of steroids has been documented many times in the past, occurrence of psychosis following steroid abuse is rare. Here we report the case of a 38 year old male who presented with psychotic symptoms induced by dexamethasone abuse. [J Med Allied Sci 2018; 8(2.000): 91-93] |
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ISSN: | 2231-1696 2231-170X |