Steroid-induced psychosis: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*In 718 hospitalized patients, 4.6% of patients on 40 mg or higher per day of prednisone had psychiatric symptoms<ref>Acute adverse reactions to prednisone in relation to dosage. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1972;13:694-698.</ref> | |||
*Incidence rises to 18.4% for patients receiving more than 80 mg per day | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 13 March 2024
Background
- In 718 hospitalized patients, 4.6% of patients on 40 mg or higher per day of prednisone had psychiatric symptoms[1]
- Incidence rises to 18.4% for patients receiving more than 80 mg per day
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Workup
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Acute adverse reactions to prednisone in relation to dosage. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1972;13:694-698.