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Hiccups induced by aripiprazole combined with sertraline in an adolescent with olfactory reference disorder: A case
Zhe Li1,2, Zhenzhen Xiong3, Xingmei Jiang1
1Mental Health Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Background:
Hiccup can cause significant distress to patients and affect medication compliance. Individuals with olfactory reference disorder (ORD) who might develop persistent hiccups when treated with a combination of antidepressant and antipsychotic, leading to significant distress and impairment.
Case Summary:
We report a rare case of an adolescent with ORD who was treated with aripiprazole combined with sertraline and who began to hiccup persistently after 6 days on this treatment. He stopped hiccupping after the aripiprazole had been suspended for 12 h. After discharge, the patient continued on sertraline alone and reported no hiccupping at 1-month follow-up.
Conclusion:
Clinicians should consider that the combination of aripiprazole and sertraline can induce hiccups during the acute administration period in adolescents with ORD.
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