Fucus vesiculosus induced hyperthyroidism in a patient undergoing concomitant treatment with lithium

Introducción. el Fucus vesiculosus es un alga marina rica en iodo, que se está usando en la medicina alternativa como laxante, diurético y como complemento en las dietas para perder peso. Caso clínico. Referimos el caso de un paciente varón de 60 años, diagnosticado de trastorno bipolar y en tratamiento con litio que simultáneamente tomaba una preparación herbal en la que se incluía el Fucus vesiculosus como laxante, y que desarrolló un hipertiroidismo que remitió una vez la preparación herbal fue retirada. Conclusiones. El Fucus vesiculosus puede producir hipertiroidismo debido a su alto contenido en iodo. Las preparaciones herbales deben ser tenidas en cuenta cuando tratamos a un paciente debido a la posibilidad de efectos adversos e interacciones con otros fármacos.Introduction. Fucus vesiculosus is a marine alga rich in iodine, which is being used in alternative medicine as a laxative, diuretic, and as a complement for weight loss diets. Case report. We report the case of a 60-year old male patient, diagnosed with bipolar disorder and under treatment with lithium concomitantly with a herbal preparation, including Fucus vesiculosus, as a laxative. He developed hyperthyroidism that remitted once the herbal preparation was withdrawn. Conclusion. Fucus vesiculosus may cause hyperthyroidism given its high iodine content. Herbal preparations should be taken in account when treating a patient due to the possibility of adverse effects and interactions with other drugs

Decrease in tobacco consumption after treatment with topiramate and aripiprazole: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>A large part of research into drug addiction focuses on mesolimbic dopamine circuitry; however, both alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid and/or kainate and dopamine D2 receptors can play a role in maintaining the established addiction.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report the case of a 34-year-old man who compulsively smoked 80 to 100 cigarettes each day. After receiving treatment with topiramate and aripiprazole, his tobacco consumption was dramatically reduced.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid and/or kainate blocking agents and a dopamine D2 receptor partial agonist may be novel instruments for nicotine abuse disorders.</p