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Psychosis beas a rare side effect of sildenafil: a case report

Authors: Mohammadreza Shalbafan, Maryam Orooji, Leila Kamalzadeh

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Background

Sildenafil citrate is a commonly used medication for the management of erectile dysfunction. Previous studies have described some neuropsychiatric side effects of this medication. So far, however, there has been little discussion about sildenafil-induced psychosis.

Case presentation

We here present the case of a 32-year-old Iranian male, without a known psychiatric history, who developed psychotic symptoms following initiation of sildenafil. We also postulate a mechanism by which this may occur.

Conclusions

This report highlights the importance of watchful observation for the occurrence of this rare but serious side effect. Further studies are needed to clarify the precise mechanism that causes sildenafil-induced psychosis.

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Title: Psychosis beas a rare side effect of sildenafil: a case report
Authors: Mohammadreza Shalbafan
Maryam Orooji
Leila Kamalzadeh
Publication date: 01-12-2022
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Erectile Dysfunction
Sildenafil
Risperidone
Pramipexole
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2022
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03334-6

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Case presentation

Conclusions

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