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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 232-233 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | European Psychiatry |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2002 |
Keywords
- Adolescence
- Kleine-Levin syndrome
- Lithium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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Muratori, F., Bertini, N., & Masi, G. (2002). Efficacy of lithium treatment in Kleine-Levin syndrome. European Psychiatry, 17(4), 232-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-9338(02)00661-2