Treatment of Persistent Hiccups with Mirtazepine.
- Author:
Jong Chul YANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hiccups;
Antidepressant;
Mirtazepine;
Remeron soltap
- MeSH:
Contracts;
Diaphragm;
Drinking Water;
Female;
Haloperidol;
Hiccup;
Humans;
Intercostal Muscles;
Mianserin;
Middle Aged;
Reflex;
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
- From:Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology
2008;19(1):58-62
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Hiccups are defined as involuntary contractions of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. Most instances of hiccups are self-limiting, but intractable hiccups can sometimes lead to multiple problems including exhaustion. A 56-year-old female visited our psychiatric department due to persistent hiccups and insomnia. Initially, she was unsuccessfully managed using conservative methods, i.e., holding her breath, drinking water, inducing a gag reflex, and orally administering haloperidol. We administered Remeron Soltab(R), and the hiccups disappeared. We conclude that mirtazapine is a useful in the treatment for persistent hiccups.
