Abstract
The Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is characterized by periodic, sudden-onset episodes of hypersomnia, compulsive hyperphagia, and behavioral-emotional symptoms, lasting from a few days to a few weeks, with complete remission in the intercritical periods. We report on efficacy of lithium treatment in a highly recurring form of the disorder in a 17-year-old male adolescent. The decreasing severity of the disorder paralleled the progressive increase of lithium dosage, up to 0.9 mEq I-1. Implications regarding the pharmacological treatment of this neglected disorder are discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 232-233 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | European Psychiatry |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2002 |
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Keywords
- Adolescence
- Kleine-Levin syndrome
- Lithium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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Efficacy of lithium treatment in Kleine-Levin syndrome. / Muratori, F.; Bertini, N.; Masi, G.
In: European Psychiatry, Vol. 17, No. 4, 07.2002, p. 232-233.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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