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Case report: Albendazole associated psychosis
The Mental Health Clinician
|December 21, 2019
Summary
This case report details the first instance of psychosis linked to albendazole monotherapy. Patient recovery occurred after discontinuing albendazole and starting aripiprazole, suggesting a causal relationship.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
Background:
- The link between albendazole monotherapy and psychosis is not well-documented in existing medical literature.
- Albendazole is a widely used antiparasitic medication.
Observation:
- A patient developed acute psychosis during albendazole treatment.
- Psychosis symptoms resolved after albendazole was stopped and aripiprazole was initiated.
Findings:
- The temporal association and available data strongly suggest albendazole induced the psychotic reaction.
- This adverse event highlights a potential neurotoxicity of albendazole.
Implications:
- Healthcare providers should consider the risk of psychosis when prescribing albendazole.
- Awareness of this rare but severe adverse effect is crucial for patient safety and management.
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