Catatonia LSD Induced?
K. M. H. Perera, A. Ferraro, M. R. M. Pinto
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry June 1, 1995 DOI: 10.1080/00048679509075930 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA patient developed psychosis two days after ingesting LSD, followed by catatonia one week later. A single electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment resolved the catatonic syndrome dramatically. This appears to be the first reported case of catatonia following LSD use. The case highlights the need for a diagnostic category of organic catatonia.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient who ingested LSD |
| Interventions | Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) |
| Topics | LSD |
| Keywords | Catatonia Psychosis Ingestion Psychology |
| Citations | 11 |
| Key finding | Catatonia developed one week after LSD ingestion and resolved dramatically after one ECT treatment. |
Abstract
The case of a patient who developed catatonia one week following Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) ingestion is presented. The psychosis developed two days after the intake. The catatonic syndrome resolved dramatically following one treatment of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This is perhaps the first case report of catatonia following the use of LSD. The need for a diagnostic category of organic catatonia is highlighted.