Carbamazepine in the Treatment of Lyme Disease-Induced Hyperacusis

Lyme disease-induced hyperacusis can be an intensely disabling, chronic condition that is accompanied by posttraumatic stress disorder-like psychobehavioral sequelae. The authors describe effective treatment of 2 patients with carbamazepine. Speculations regarding a mode of action are offered.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences 1999, Vol.11 (1), p.97-99
Hauptverfasser:	Nields, Jenifer A, Fallon, Brian A, Jastreboff, Pawel J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use Carbamazepine - pharmacology Carbamazepine - therapeutic use Female Humans Hyperesthesia - drug therapy Hyperesthesia - etiology Kindling, Neurologic - drug effects Loudness Perception - drug effects Lyme Disease - complications Sensory Thresholds - drug effects
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Zusammenfassung:	Lyme disease-induced hyperacusis can be an intensely disabling, chronic condition that is accompanied by posttraumatic stress disorder-like psychobehavioral sequelae. The authors describe effective treatment of 2 patients with carbamazepine. Speculations regarding a mode of action are offered.
ISSN:	0895-0172 1545-7222
DOI:	10.1176/jnp.11.1.97