Abstract
A longitudinal case report shows a sudden remission of the severe course of a seasonal bipolar disorder after 10 years of psychopharmacological treatments. The discontinuation of heavy caffeine intake appears to have contributed to the outcome.
MeSH terms
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Bipolar Disorder / chemically induced*
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Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy
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Bipolar Disorder / psychology*
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Caffeine / administration & dosage
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Caffeine / adverse effects*
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Chlorpromazine / therapeutic use
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Female
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Haloperidol / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Lithium / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Recurrence
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Seasons*
Substances
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Caffeine
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Lithium
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Haloperidol
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Chlorpromazine