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Original Article

Catatonia due to surreptitious administration of disulfiram: a case report

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Pages 181-183 | Received 25 Dec 2012, Accepted 15 Jan 2013, Published online: 06 May 2013
 

Abstract

Disulfiram is an aversive agent used as an alcohol deterrent in the treatment of alcohol dependence. Disulfiram causes many side effects including catatonia. We present a case report of catatonia that developed when disulfiram was administered to a patient without his knowledge.

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