Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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Abstract

Escitalopram Intoxication Induced Acute Psychosis

Hui-Yi Wang and Yi-Chyan Chen

Objective: Side effects of escitalopram overdose including serotonin syndrome were previously found. We report a case with escitalopram-related psychosis.

Case report: A 33 year-old woman had no previous history of psychotic symptoms experienced a psychotic episode with with quik recovery following taking 400 mg of escitalopram.

Conclusion: This case report raises the issue that the escitalopram intoxicated effect and pharmacological sensitivity of serotonin syndrome exist individual variations. The systematic analysis and follow-up regarding escitalopram-associated serotonin syndrome and the incidence rate of severe psychotic symptoms will be further investigated.