Psychosis Associated with Herbal Products: Iatrogenic Delusional Disorder

Authors

  • Ana Sofia Machado Serviço de Psiquiatria. Clínica de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João. Porto. Departamento de Neurociências Clínicas. Faculdade de Medicina. Universidade do Porto. Porto.
  • Ana Dias-Amaral Serviço de Psiquiatria. Clínica de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João. Porto.
  • Alzira Silva Serviço de Psiquiatria. Clínica de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João. Porto. Departamento de Neurociências Clínicas. Faculdade de Medicina. Universidade do Porto. Porto.
  • Rosa Grangeia Serviço de Psiquiatria. Clínica de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João. Porto.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.13135

Keywords:

Delusions, Dietary Supplements/adverse effects, Iatrogenic Disease, Plant Extracts/adverse effects, Psychoses, Substance- Induced, Vitex

Abstract

Metabolic, toxic or structural brain changes may present as psychotic symptoms. Organic delusional disorders are characterized by the presence of delusional ideas with evidence of brain dysfunction. Iatrogenesis may be a cause of this dysfunction. We present a case of neuropsychiatric symptoms, including delusional disorder, secondary to the use of herbal products. The patient’s perception regarding the safety of natural products might result in an omission to report their use during clinical history taking, and thus its use should be actively questioned.

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Published

2021-06-30

How to Cite

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Machado AS, Dias-Amaral A, Silva A, Grangeia R. Psychosis Associated with Herbal Products: Iatrogenic Delusional Disorder. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2021 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Oct. 6];34(7-8):548-51. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/13135

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Case Report