The successful use of electroconvulsive therapy in a patient with interferon-induced psychotic depression

Miriam Tanja Zincke; Amit Kurani; Rafik Istafanous; Charles Kellner

doi:10.1097/YCT.0b013e3181492224

The successful use of electroconvulsive therapy in a patient with interferon-induced psychotic depression

Miriam Tanja Zincke
, Amit Kurani
, Rafik Istafanous
, Charles Kellner

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Abstract

We report the successful use of electroconvulsive therapy in a patient who developed major depression with psychotic features while being treated with interferon alfa-2b for hepatitis C. We reviewed the literature of similar cases and discuss treatment options for interferon-induced depression and psychosis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	291-292
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of ECT
Volume	23
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/YCT.0b013e3181492224
State	Published - Dec 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

ECT
HCV
Pegylated interferon alfa-2b

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