Development of obsessive-compulsive behaviour following cortisone treatment

Pharmacopsychiatry. 2002 Mar;35(2):72-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-25022.

Abstract

In this report, we will describe the first case of obsessive-compulsive behaviour following oral corticosteroid treatment in a 75-year old adult male patient with pulmonary disease, but without previous psychiatric symptoms or organic brain disorder. We will also discuss the clinical and pathophysiological considerations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Cortisone / adverse effects*
  • Cortisone / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / chemically induced*
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / psychology
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / complications
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / drug therapy
  • Self Mutilation / chemically induced
  • Self Mutilation / psychology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Cortisone