Abstract
The authors describe four cases in which obstructive sleep apnea complicated the course and treatment of mania. An association between weight gain, obstructive sleep apnea, and lithium treatment is also illustrated.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bipolar Disorder / complications
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Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy*
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Bipolar Disorder / psychology
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Clonazepam / therapeutic use
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Lithium / adverse effects
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Lithium / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Patient Compliance
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Perphenazine / therapeutic use
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Respiratory Therapy
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Sleep Apnea Syndromes / complications*
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Sleep Apnea Syndromes / therapy
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Valproic Acid / therapeutic use
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Weight Gain / drug effects
Substances
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Clonazepam
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Valproic Acid
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Lithium
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Perphenazine