Naltrexone-associated Visual Hallucinations: A Case Report
Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
;
: 329-331, 2019.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-763521
ABSTRACT
Naltrexone is a competitive antagonist of μ, δ, and κ opioid receptors. Naltrexone has been investigated for use an as anti-obesity agent in both the general population and in patients with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia. In patients with schizophrenia, however, potential psychotic symptoms due to adverse effects of naltrexone have not been investigated. Our case study, a relevant case report, and some related articles suggest that naltrexone might be associated with the emergence of visual hallucinations, which clinicians should be aware of.
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Main subject:
Schizophrenia
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Receptors, Opioid
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
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Hallucinations
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Naltrexone
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Narcotic Antagonists
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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