[Persecution syndrome after the use of interferon: a case report]

Ann Med Psychol (Paris). 1996 Jun;154(4):246-8; discussion 248-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The interferon has been used for fifteen years as a viral and carcinomatous pathology treatment, however it has some spychiatric secondary effects. In this paper we present a psychotic reaction in a patient without any psychiatric history. A depression with specific characteristics was also detected. It appears just after injection and goes away quickly forming an interesting "on-off" depression model.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Female
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Interferons / adverse effects*
  • Interferons / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychoses, Substance-Induced / etiology*

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Interferons