Dr. Saurabh Kumar
MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry) 15 years experience overall Psychiatrist , Neuropsychiatrist , Sexologist
Chlorpromazine as Prophylaxis for Bipolar Disorder with Treatment- and Electroconvulsive Therapy-Refractory Mania: Old Horse, New Trick
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Abstract
A 22-year-old male diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder presented to us with a 3rd episode mania resistant to both olanzapine and haloperidol as well as electroconvulsive therapy. He, however, responded to chlorpromazine (CPZ) which was also effective as a mood stabilizer. The patient had a relapse of his illness when CPZ was stopped and responded again when it was started. The case demonstrates that CPZ may have a role in as both an anti-manic agent and for the maintenance for bipolar disorders. The possible underlying mechanism for this role is also discussed.
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