Abstract
A patient with recurrent, life-threatening water intoxication secondary to compulsive water drinking is described. This patient responded well to nearly 1 g of propranolol daily with a decrease in her drinking behavior, reduced sensation of thirst, and a reduction in her delusional thinking. The rationale for the choice of propranolol with this patient is reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 246-248 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease |
Volume | 168 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1980 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health