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Mental symptoms and electrolyte imbalance.

J W Taylor

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
    |June 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Diuretic therapy can cause electrolyte imbalances like hyponatraemia and hypochloraemia, leading to depression. Cessation of spironolactone and potassium chloride supplementation effectively treated the patient's symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Nephrology
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Diuretic medications are frequently prescribed for various conditions, including hypertension and heart failure.
    • Long-term diuretic use can disrupt electrolyte balance, potentially leading to significant clinical manifestations.
    • Electrolyte disturbances, such as hyponatraemia and hypochloraemia, are known potential side effects of certain diuretics.

    Observation:

    • A 75-year-old female patient on long-term diuretic therapy presented with symptoms of depression.
    • Initial investigations revealed the patient had low serum sodium (hyponatraemia) and chloride (hypochloraemia) levels.
    • Antidepressant medication did not alleviate the patient's depressive symptoms.

    Findings:

    • The patient's depression resolved promptly after discontinuing spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic.
    • Supplementation with potassium chloride further supported the resolution of her electrolyte imbalance and depressive symptoms.
    • This case highlights a direct correlation between diuretic-induced electrolyte abnormalities and mood disturbances.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider electrolyte imbalances in patients presenting with new-onset or worsening depression, especially those on diuretic therapy.
    • Discontinuation of offending diuretics and electrolyte correction may be a crucial step in managing such cases.
    • This underscores the importance of comprehensive metabolic panels in patients with unexplained psychiatric symptoms.

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