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South China Normal University

Hospital Prignitz

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Case Reports in Mood Disorders

Semaglutide, as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), was approved for glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus in 2017 and approved for weight loss in 2021 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No psychiatric adverse effect associated with semaglutide has been reported so far. Here we report two cases of semaglutide-associated depression. One is a middle-aged man with no previous history of depression who developed depressive symptoms about 1 month after taking semaglutide. The other one is a middle-aged woman with recurrent depressive disorder whose symptoms also recurred about 1 month after semaglutide treatment. Depression was improved or relieved after discontinuation of semaglutide in both cases. Possible psychiatric adverse effects of depression should be taken into consideration when semaglutide is administered to patients.

Semaglutide, as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), was approved for glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus in 2017 and approved for weight loss in 2021 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No psychiatric adverse effect associated with semaglutide has been reported so far. Here we report two cases of semaglutide-associated depression. One is a middle-aged man with no previous history of depression who developed depressive symptoms about 1 month after taking semaglutide. The other one is a middle-aged woman with recurrent depressive disorder whose symptoms also recurred about 1 month after semaglutide treatment. Depression was improved or relieved after discontinuation of semaglutide in both cases. Possible psychiatric adverse effects of depression should be taken into consideration when semaglutide is administered to patients.

Case Report: Semaglutide-associated depression: a report of two cases

BackgroundMajor depressive disorder (MDD) with anxious distress is a relatively common condition that is often associated with a poor treatment response. In order to enhance the effectiveness of MDD treatment, 5-HT1A agonists like tandospirone are often prescribed in conjunction with antidepressants. While it is known that antidepressants can increase the risk of bleeding, whether tandospirone poses a similar risk remains uncertain.</sec>Case presentationWe presented the case of a 55-year-old Chinese woman diagnosed with MDD and anxious distress. After receiving various types of antidepressants, she experienced hematochezia following the administration of tandospirone, sertraline, and agomelatine. The occurrence of hematochezia ceased after tandospirone was discontinued. The patient was subsequently discharged with a treatment regime consisting of sertraline and agomelatine. During the 1-month follow-up, she reported no hematochezia.</sec>ConclusionTandospirone may potentially increase the risk of hematochezia in patients with MDD and anxious distress.</sec>

Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) with anxious distress is a relatively common condition that is often associated with a poor treatment response. In order to enhance the effectiveness of MDD treatment, 5-HT1A agonists like tandospirone are often prescribed in conjunction with antidepressants. While it is known that antidepressants can increase the risk of bleeding, whether tandospirone poses a similar risk remains uncertain.Case presentation: We presented the case of a 55-year-old Chinese woman diagnosed with MDD and anxious distress. After receiving various types of antidepressants, she experienced hematochezia following the administration of tandospirone, sertraline, and agomelatine. The occurrence of hematochezia ceased after tandospirone was discontinued. The patient was subsequently discharged with a treatment regime consisting of sertraline and agomelatine. During the 1-month follow-up, she reported no hematochezia.Conclusion: Tandospirone may potentially increase the risk of hematochezia in patients with MDD and anxious distress.

Hematochezia caused by tandospirone in a patient with major depressive disorder and anxious distress: a case report

Cushing's syndrome (CS) is a rare disease with multiple somatic signs and a high prevalence of co-occurring depression. However, the characteristics of depression secondary to CS and the differences from major depression have not been described in detail. In this case, we report a 17-year-old girl with treatment-resistant depression with a series of atypical features and acute psychotic episodes, which is a rare condition secondary to CS. This case showed a more detailed profile of depression secondary to CS and highlighted the differences with major depression in clinical features, and it will improve insight into the differential diagnosis especially when the symptoms are not typical.

Cushing&apos;s syndrome (CS) is a rare disease with multiple somatic signs and a high prevalence of co-occurring depression. However, the characteristics of depression secondary to CS and the differences from major depression have not been described in detail. In this case, we report a 17-year-old girl with treatment-resistant depression with a series of atypical features and acute psychotic episodes, which is a rare condition secondary to CS. This case showed a more detailed profile of depression secondary to CS and highlighted the differences with major depression in clinical features, and it will improve insight into the differential diagnosis especially when the symptoms are not typical.

Case report: Treatment-resistant depression with acute psychosis in an adolescent girl with Cushing's syndrome

As a safe neuromodulation therapy, rTMS is applied to treat a variety of psychiatric and neurological disorders. Additionally, both aripiprazole and sodium valproate are effective in the treatment of rapid cycling bipolar disorder. This case reports a female patient with a 17-year history of bipolar disorder who developed rapid-circulation bipolar disorder 5 years prior to presentation. After combined treatment with rTMS, aripiprazole, and sodium valproate, the patient’s mood remained stable and she was able to live and work normally.

As a safe neuromodulation therapy, rTMS is applied to treat a variety of psychiatric and neurological disorders. Additionally, both aripiprazole and sodium valproate are effective in the treatment of rapid cycling bipolar disorder. This case reports a female patient with a 17-year history of bipolar disorder who developed rapid-circulation bipolar disorder 5&#x2009;years prior to presentation. After combined treatment with rTMS, aripiprazole, and sodium valproate, the patient&#x2019;s mood remained stable and she was able to live and work normally.

Case report: rTMS in combination with aripiprazole and sodium valproate for the maintenance treatment of rapid cycling bipolar disorder

48,XXYY syndrome is a rare condition. The presentations of impulsive and aggressive behavior have been reported in several case reports among patients with 48,XXYY syndrome. The management of the psychological impact and neuropsychiatric sequela of this condition is a significant issue faced by families, carers, and healthcare professionals. We report a patient, 21-year-old Malay male, with underlying 48,XXYY syndrome with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and intellectual disability, diagnosed later in adulthood with a bipolar mood disorder and benefited after being started on lithium. We describe the key clinical features and diagnostic workouts that allowed the arrival of the correct psychiatric diagnosis. Challenges in psychopharmacotherapy, including the risks of metabolic syndrome and deep vein thrombosis associated with 48,XXYY syndrome, are also considered. We suggest that for patients with 48,XXYY syndrome, routine psychological screening for mood symptoms such as mania and depression should be done by healthcare professionals with early involvement of psychiatrist in the multidisciplinary team due to the challenges in the management of these patients.

48,XXYY syndrome is a rare condition. The presentations of impulsive and aggressive behavior have been reported in several case reports among patients with 48,XXYY syndrome. The management of the psychological impact and neuropsychiatric sequela of this condition is a significant issue faced by families, carers, and healthcare professionals. We report a patient, 21-year-old Malay male, with underlying 48,XXYY syndrome with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and intellectual disability, diagnosed later in adulthood with a bipolar mood disorder and benefited after being started on lithium. We describe the key clinical features and diagnostic workouts that allowed the arrival of the correct psychiatric diagnosis. Challenges in psychopharmacotherapy, including the risks of metabolic syndrome and deep vein thrombosis associated with 48,XXYY syndrome, are also considered. We suggest that for patients with 48,XXYY syndrome, routine psychological screening for mood symptoms such as mania and depression should be done by healthcare professionals with early involvement of psychiatrist in the multidisciplinary team due to the challenges in the management of these patients.