Erotomania induced by venlafaxine: a case study - Acta Psychiatr Scand, Vol 107, Issue 4, pp. 314-317 (Abstract)

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Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
Volume 107 Issue 4 Page 314 - April 2003
doi:10.1034/j.1600-0447.2003.00055_1.x

Case Report

Erotomania induced by venlafaxine: a case study

M. Adamou¹, A. S. Hale²

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.

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M. Adamou

A. S. Hale

Key words:

erotomania

antidepressants

dopamine

depressive disorder

Accepted for publication October 21, 2002

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¹St Martins Hospital, Canterbury, United Kingdom and ²Kent Institute of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Kent at Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Dr Marios Adamou, St Martins Hospital, Trust Headquarters, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1AZ, UK E-mail: a_marios@yahoo.com

To cite this article
Adamou, M. & Hale, A. S. (2003)
Erotomania induced by venlafaxine: a case study.
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 107 (4), 314-317.
doi: 10.1034/
j.1600-0447.2003.00055_1.x