Bupropion precipitating acute psychosis: a case report

Am J Ther. 2014 Mar-Apr;21(2):e45-7. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e31823581c8.

Abstract

Bupropion is a norepinephrine dopamine-reuptake inhibitor that has been found to be effective in the treatment of nicotine dependence. Although well tolerated, seizures and psychosis have been described to occur with bupropion as severe adverse effects. We report the precipitation of acute psychosis with bupropion prescribed for smoking cessation in an elderly patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Bupropion / adverse effects*
  • Bupropion / therapeutic use
  • Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychoses, Substance-Induced / etiology*
  • Smoking Cessation / methods

Substances

  • Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
  • Bupropion