Polydipsia and hyponatremia induced by multiple neuroleptics but not molindone

Can J Psychiatry. 1990 Apr;35(3):268-9. doi: 10.1177/070674379003500314.

Abstract

A 37 year old patient with chronic schizophrenia developed polydipsia and hyponatremia induced by several neuroleptics. We treated the patient successfully with molindone. The etiology of polydipsia with hyponatremia is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Drinking / drug effects*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / chemically induced*
  • Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Indoles / adverse effects*
  • Molindone / administration & dosage
  • Molindone / adverse effects*
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy*
  • Schizophrenic Psychology*

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Indoles
  • Molindone