Reversible pitch perception deficit caused by carbamazepine

Clin Neuropharmacol. 2000 Jul-Aug;23(4):219-21. doi: 10.1097/00002826-200007000-00010.

Abstract

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an antiepileptic drug frequently used to treat a variety of neurologic diseases or symptoms. In addition, the drug is used as a mood stabilizer in patients with affective or schizophrenic disorders. Among its adverse effects, auditory disturbance is described rarely. In this report, we describe a 25-year-old woman who noted falsely higher pitch perception after starting CBZ treatment for schizoaffective disorder. We also review the literature reporting CBZ-associated abnormal pitch perception.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Carbamazepine / adverse effects*
  • Carbamazepine / therapeutic use
  • Cognition Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Cognition Disorders / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pitch Perception / drug effects*
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Psychotic Disorders / complications
  • Psychotic Disorders / psychology

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Carbamazepine