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Munchausen' syndrome and trihexyphenidyl dependence
1Dr. Naseem Akhtar Qureshi, MD, Psychiatric Specialist and Liaison Officer, P. O. Box 2292, Buraidah Mental Health Hospital, Buraidah, Al-Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|July 12, 2011
Summary
This case study highlights Trihexyphenidyl
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Pharmacology
Background:
- Munchausen's syndrome is a complex psychiatric disorder.
- Medication dependence can complicate the management of psychiatric conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of Munchausen's syndrome.
- To explore the role of Trihexyphenidyl in managing the syndrome and associated dependence.
Main Methods:
- Case report detailing a patient's clinical course.
- Pharmacological management and treatment outcomes were observed.
Main Results:
- The patient developed dependence on Trihexyphenidyl.
- Trihexyphenidyl was partially treated but also instrumental in hospital linkage.
- The drug aided in the management of Munchausen's syndrome.
Conclusions:
- Trihexyphenidyl can play a dual role in managing Munchausen's syndrome.
- Careful consideration of medication effects and patient dependence is crucial.
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