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Brexpiprazole for the Treatment of Tics in Schizophrenia
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July 27, 2023

A patient with schizophrenia was successfully treated with brexpiprazole for antipsychotic-induced tics.
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Converting From Intramuscular to Oral Risperidone in a Nursing Home Resident
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July 27, 2023

Switching from intramuscular to oral risperidone eliminated the discomfort of receiving an injection every 2 weeks and avoided potential complications including muscle fibrosis and contracture, infection, and nerve injury.
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Psychosis in Multiple Sclerosis
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July 25, 2023

A patient with no prior psychiatric or medical history presented to the hospital with acute-onset left facial droop and other stigmata of multiple sclerosis with subacute onset of psychosis.
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Nocturia Caused by Expired Escitalopram
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July 18, 2023

In this report, a case of nocturia caused by expired escitalopram in a patient with depressive symptoms is discussed.
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Doxepin-Associated Hypoglycemia in a Nondiabetic Patient
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July 6, 2023

It is important for clinicians to be aware of the potential impact of antidepressants on glucose regulation.
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Hypersensitivity Psychosis and Lack of Compliance in the Penitentiary Environment
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June 29, 2023

This report describes the difficulties encountered in daily practice regarding therapeutic compliance in an incarcerated patient with schizophrenia.
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Accelerated-Onset Diabetes Insipidus Secondary to Lithium Use
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June 22, 2023

Antipsychotic therapy may potentiate the effect of lithium on the kidney, resulting in the development of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
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Metronidazole-Induced Mania
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June 22, 2023

A patient with a provisional diagnosis of bipolar disorder experienced mania following metronidazole use.
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Fluoxetine-Induced Urinary Retention in a Child With Depression
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June 15, 2023

Although fluoxetine is safe in children, this report indicates the need to be cautious while increasing the dose.
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Sociocultural Influences in Autoimmune Encephalitis Without Neurologic Symptoms
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June 15, 2023

This complex case highlights barriers to identifying autoimmune encephalitis when no neurologic symptoms are present.
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Mania and Psychosis After Acquired Visual Impairment
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June 8, 2023

This case highlights the heightened risk of new-onset psychotic symptoms in patients with acquired visual impairment.
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A Case of Maladaptive Daydreaming
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June 8, 2023

A young man with maladaptive daydreaming was treated with fluvoxamine and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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Cognitive Decline and Dementia in a Young Patient
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June 6, 2023

The differential diagnosis of cognitive decline in young patients can be challenging due to the many causes involved, but treatment can prevent irreversible damage.
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How Pain Can Be an Addiction
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May 25, 2023

This is a case of a patient who showed addictive patterns to her episodes of nonsuidical self-injury.
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Psychotic Symptoms and Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Celiac Disease
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May 23, 2023

This is a case of chronic hallucinatory psychosis associated with cobalamin deficiency and celiac disease.
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Quetiapine-Induced Acute-Onset Catatonia
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May 18, 2023

This report describes a rare occurrence of catatonia following administration of quetiapine and a possible mechanism by which quetiapine-induced catatonia may have arisen.
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Clonazepam-Induced Acute Itch
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May 16, 2023

A 22-year-old man with depression developed drug-induced itch while taking clonazepam.
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Third-Degree AV Block With High-Dose Lamotrigine
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May 11, 2023

A 55-year-old woman with bipolar affective disorder developed third-degree atrioventricular block while taking lamotrigine at a high dose.
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Differential Diagnosis of Anterograde Amnesia From Bilateral Hippocampal Ischemia Due to Opiate Use
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May 9, 2023

A patient with no history of premorbid cognitive deficits was found unconscious in her home and later presented to the emergency department with a clear mentation but dense anterograde...
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SLE Presenting as Mania
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May 4, 2023

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that has a wide variety of physical manifestations. This report describes an instance of SLE that presented as mania.
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Amnesia After Suicide Attempt by Charcoal Burning
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May 2, 2023

This report describes a case of severe amnesia and neuropsychiatric symptoms after a suicide attempt by charcoal burning.
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Multisystem Organ Failure in Inhalant Use Disorder
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May 2, 2023

A previously physically healthy man developed severe multisystem organ failure due to hydrocarbon toxicity from recreational use of compressed air.
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Paliperidone-Induced Hypertriglyceridemia Results in Pancreatitis
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April 20, 2023

This report highlights the case of a patient receiving long-acting injectable paliperidone for 2 months who presented with acute interstitial pancreatitis as a result of severe hypertriglyceridemia.
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Intentional Foreign Body Ingestion in Borderline Personality Disorder
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April 20, 2023

This is a case identifying borderline personality disorder as the primary contributing factor associated with intentional foreign body ingestion by a patient.
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