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Compulsive water drinking treated with high dose propranolol

S A Shevitz, R C Jameison, W M Petrie

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |April 1, 1980
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    A patient with compulsive water drinking and life-threatening water intoxication improved with propranolol treatment. The medication reduced drinking behavior, thirst, and delusional thoughts, offering a potential therapeutic option.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Psychiatry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Compulsive water drinking can lead to severe, life-threatening water intoxication.
    • This condition poses significant clinical challenges due to its recurrent nature.

    Observation:

    • A case study describes a patient experiencing recurrent, severe water intoxication.
    • The patient exhibited compulsive water drinking and associated delusional thinking.

    Findings:

    • Propranolol, administered at a daily dose of nearly 1 gram, demonstrated significant efficacy.
    • Treatment resulted in decreased compulsive water drinking behavior.
    • Key improvements included a reduced sensation of thirst and diminished delusional thinking.

    Implications:

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    • Propranolol may be a viable therapeutic option for managing compulsive water drinking and associated water intoxication.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the neurobiological mechanisms underlying this response.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering pharmacological interventions in complex behavioral disorders.