Alcohol withdrawal delirium manifested by manic symptoms in an elderly patient

Psychogeriatrics. 2015 Mar;15(1):62-4. doi: 10.1111/psyg.12065. Epub 2014 Dec 17.

Abstract

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a commonly seen problem in psychiatric practice. Alcohol withdrawal delirium is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Withdrawal symptoms usually include tremulousness, psychotic and perceptual symptoms, seizures, and consciousness disturbance. Herein, we report a case involving a 63-year-old man who had alcohol withdrawal delirium that was manifested mainly by manic symptoms.

Keywords: alcohol withdrawal; delirium tremens; manic symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / diagnosis*
  • Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / drug therapy
  • Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium / psychology*
  • Alcoholic Intoxication / complications
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Bipolar Disorder / psychology*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Head Injuries, Closed / complications
  • Head Injuries, Closed / surgery
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
  • Postoperative Complications / psychology
  • Risperidone / therapeutic use
  • Taiwan
  • Valproic Acid / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Valproic Acid
  • Risperidone