Naltrexone-associated Visual Hallucinations: A Case Report
10.9758/cpn.2019.17.2.329
- Author:
Dae Bo LEE
1
;
Young Sup WOO
;
Won Myong BAHK
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, National Forensic Hospital, Gongju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Naltrexone;
Narcotic antagonists;
Hallucinations;
Drug-related side effects and adverse reactions
- MeSH:
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions;
Hallucinations;
Humans;
Naltrexone;
Narcotic Antagonists;
Receptors, Opioid;
Schizophrenia
- From:Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
2019;17(2):329-331
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Naltrexone is a competitive antagonist of μ, δ, and κ opioid receptors. Naltrexone has been investigated for use an as anti-obesity agent in both the general population and in patients with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia. In patients with schizophrenia, however, potential psychotic symptoms due to adverse effects of naltrexone have not been investigated. Our case study, a relevant case report, and some related articles suggest that naltrexone might be associated with the emergence of visual hallucinations, which clinicians should be aware of.
