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Journal Name | ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry (MyCite Report) | ||||
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Total Publications | 32 | ||||
Total Citations | 16 | ||||
Total Non-self Citations | 12 | ||||
Yearly Impact Factor | 0.053 | ||||
5-Year Impact Factor | 0.104 | ||||
Immediacy Index | 0.000 | ||||
Cited Half-life | 2.7 | ||||
H-index | 3 | ||||
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Abstract
THIN AT WHAT COST? CASE REPORTS OF SIBUTRAMINE-INDUCED PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Author(s): Sutapa Basu, Swapna VermaObjective: The objective of these 4 case reports is to highlight that psychotic symptom can occur due to the consumption of sibutramine. The psychosis is usually self-remitting, once its consumption is stopped. Methods: All cases with first episode psychosis presenting to a tertiary mental health Institute in Singapore were screened and 4 consecutive sibutramine-induced psychoses cases are reported. Results: All the 4 cases that were diagnosed with Sibutramine induced psychoses, had history of consumption of the substance in the tablet form or in substances like slimming tea or slimming powders. In 2 out of the 4 cases, no antipsychotics were started. In the 2 cases that received antipsychotics, they were for short duration. There was a temporal association between the consumption of sibutramine containing substances and the onset of psychotic symptoms. All patients were on follow up for two years and in 2 patients, there were no recurrence of psychotic symptoms. In 2 patient recurrent psychotic symptoms were temporally related with consumption of sibutramine and symptoms remitted when the consumption was stopped. Conclusions: Despite sibutramine being banned in several countries, it can still be purchased from countries allowing its sale and from online stores. Labeling a patient having schizophrenia can be avoided if detailed history, specifically enquiring about the consumption of sibutramine is obtained.