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1362 – Manic Episode Induced By Consumption Of Korean Ginseng (panax Schinsen)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2020

E. Vera-Barrios
Affiliation:
Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC), La Laguna, Spain
A. Hernandez-Dorta
Affiliation:
Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC), La Laguna, Spain
N. Suarez-Benitez
Affiliation:
Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC), La Laguna, Spain
G. Diaz-Marrero
Affiliation:
Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC), La Laguna, Spain
I. Gonzalez-Gonzalez
Affiliation:
Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC), La Laguna, Spain

Abstract

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Background

It is well known the relationship of manic episode with the consumption of different drugs organic diseases, and psychiatric drugs, such as mood stabilizers and antidepressants. There are several commonly used substances, mainly psychostimulant, potentially inducing psychiatric pathology.

Objective

To study other possible causes of substance-induced manic episode.

Method

We report a case of manic episode with psychotic symptoms without previous psychiatric background, after consumption of Korean Ginseng.

Results and conclusions

It is necessary to scrutinize other possible substances, not usually described in the literature related to the onset of psychiatric illness, being necessary to ask about this use during the clinical interview.

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Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2013
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