Manic-like Reaction Induced by Lorazepam Withdrawal*

@article{Lapierre1987ManiclikeRI,
  title={Manic-like Reaction Induced by Lorazepam Withdrawal*},
  author={Y. Lapierre and A. Labelle},
  journal={The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry},
  year={1987},
  volume={32},
  pages={697 - 698}
}
The benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms are presented here. The psychotic reactions to benzodiazepine withdrawal are seldom described in the literature. We report a case of acute manic-like reaction induced by sudden lorazepam withdrawal. The sudden release of catecholamines following abrupt cessation of short half-life benzodiazepine is suggested as underlying mechanism for such reaction. 
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