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Disulfiram neuropathy.

F X Bergouignan1, C Vital, P Henry

  • 1Département de Neurologie, Université de Bordeaux II, France.

Journal of Neurology
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
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Disulfiram can cause sensorimotor polyneuropathy, a nerve disorder. This condition improved after discontinuing the medication, with pathological findings showing axonal damage.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Disulfiram is a medication used to deter alcohol consumption.
  • Adverse drug reactions can manifest as neurological complications.

Observation:

  • A patient developed sensorimotor polyneuropathy during disulfiram therapy.
  • Symptoms showed partial resolution upon cessation of disulfiram.

Findings:

  • Pathological examination revealed axonal degeneration.
  • Accumulation of neurofilaments was observed in both myelinated and unmyelinated axons.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential neurological adverse effect of disulfiram.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for patient safety and monitoring.