Ciprofloxacin-Induced Psychosis

@article{Reeves1992CiprofloxacinInducedP,
  title={Ciprofloxacin-Induced Psychosis},
  author={Roy R. Reeves},
  journal={Annals of Pharmacotherapy},
  year={1992},
  volume={26},
  pages={930 - 931}
}
  • R. Reeves
  • Published 1 July 1992
  • Medicine, Psychology
  • Annals of Pharmacotherapy
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of ciprofloxacin-induced psychosis and to discuss occurrence rates, risk factors, possible etiologies, preventive measures, and treatment courses for this adverse reaction. DATA SOURCES: Case reports and review articles identified by MEDLINE. DATA EXTRACTION: Data from pertinent published sources were reviewed and abstracted. DATA SYNTHESIS: A 49-year-old man developed symptoms of severe psychosis concomitant with ciprofloxacin (250 mg bid) treatment. Central nervous… 
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