Oseltamivir-Associated Increased Libido in an Influenza B–Infected Adolescent

Huang, Yu Jui; Lin, Shih Yun; Chung, Kuo Hsuan; Chang, Hsi

doi:10.4088/pcc.17l02175

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“…When these adverse effects were observed, manic episodes were considered, and 1 week after olanzapine treatment was started, the symptoms of mania were completely controlled. There have been reports of isolated libido increases due to oseltamivir use, and we believe this may be a sign of a manic episode 10 . A study found that male patients aged 10 to 19 years had a higher risk of neuropsychiatric adverse effects due to oseltamivir use, and our patient was an 18-year-old male patient 11 .…”

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“…There have been reports of isolated libido increases due to oseltamivir use, and we believe this may be a sign of a manic episode. 10 A study found that male patients aged 10 to 19 years had a higher risk of neuropsychiatric adverse effects due to oseltamivir use, and our patient was an 18-year-old male patient. 11 When we reviewed the literature, we found that there were 2 cases of manic episodes that had developed due to oseltamivir.…”

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Oseltamivir-Induced Mania in a Patient With Influenza A

Ferahkaya¹

2021

Clin Neuropharm

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Oseltamivir is an antiviral drug often preferred in treating viral infections. Its use has increased owing to annual influenza outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic. Although its adverse effects are often seen in the gastrointestinal system, it has other adverse effects that can prevent its use, for example, neuropsychiatric events. In this case report, we present a manic episode case caused by the use of oseltamivir.

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