Four cases of obstructive sleep apnea associated with treatment-resistant mania

J Clin Psychiatry. 1991 Apr;52(4):156-8.

Abstract

The authors describe four cases in which obstructive sleep apnea complicated the course and treatment of mania. An association between weight gain, obstructive sleep apnea, and lithium treatment is also illustrated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bipolar Disorder / complications
  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Bipolar Disorder / psychology
  • Clonazepam / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Lithium / adverse effects
  • Lithium / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Compliance
  • Perphenazine / therapeutic use
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / complications*
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / therapy
  • Valproic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Weight Gain / drug effects

Substances

  • Clonazepam
  • Valproic Acid
  • Lithium
  • Perphenazine