Steroid-induced psychosis: Difference between revisions
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Wide range of possible psychiatric symptoms | |||
**Delusions or hallucinations | |||
**Euphoria | |||
**Mania, depression, anxiety | |||
**Severe cases may present with suicidal ideation, violence, aggression | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 13:02, 13 March 2024
Background
- In 718 hospitalized patients, 4.6% of patients on 40 mg or higher per day of prednisone had psychiatric symptoms[1]
- Incidence rises to 18.4% for patients receiving more than 80 mg per day
- Mechanism unproven but thought to be increased dopamine due to induction of tyrosin hydroxylase by corticosteroids[2]
Clinical Features
- Wide range of possible psychiatric symptoms
- Delusions or hallucinations
- Euphoria
- Mania, depression, anxiety
- Severe cases may present with suicidal ideation, violence, aggression