Biperiden Dependence: Case Report and Literature Review. (30th May 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Espi Martinez, Fernando; Espi Forcen, Fernando; Shapov, Arlenne; Martinez Moya, Amparo
• Other Names: Matsuzawa D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in psychiatry. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-05-30
• Subjects: Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders; Psychiatry; Psychiatry; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/949256
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-682X

Abstract

Abstract : Anticholinergic drugs are frequently used in psychiatry for the prophylaxis and treatment of extrapiramidal symptoms caused by neuroleptics. Abuse of anticholinergic agents has been reported in patients with psychotic disorders, on treatment with neuroleptics, and polysubstance use disorders. We are reporting the case of a patient who presented with hypoactive delirium as a consequence of biperiden dependence. The clinician must pay special attention to detect anticholinergic misuse in patients presenting with delirium of unknown cause.