Abstract
A patient with recurrent, life-threatening water intoxication secondary to compulsive water drinking is described. This patient responded well to nearly 1 g of propranolol daily with a decrease in her drinking behavior, reduced sensation of thirst, and a reduction in her delusional thinking. The rationale for the choice of propranolol with this patient is reviewed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Compulsive Behavior / drug therapy*
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Compulsive Behavior / psychology
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Drinking / drug effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Propranolol / therapeutic use*
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Recurrence
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Schizophrenia, Paranoid / complications
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Schizophrenic Psychology
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Sodium / blood
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Water Intoxication / drug therapy
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Water Intoxication / psychology