Memantine leading to physical aggression in the treatment of chronic catatonia secondary to schizophrenia: A case report

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Andrew Chantha Hean · Western University of Health Sciences

Jessica F. Jones · Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Michael Arena · Health and Human Services Agency

Kevin Kavanagh · Health and Human Services Agency

Abstract

This case adds to the body of evidence for memantine in catatonia with underlying schizophrenia and, to our knowledge, is the first described case of memantine uncovering aggression during catatonia treatment.

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Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Coordination Chemistry and Organometallics Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

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Published in: Mental Health Clinician

Volume 15, Issue 4, pp. 218-21

DOI: 10.9740/mhc.2025.08.218

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Memantine leading to physical aggression in the treatment of chronic catatonia secondary to schizophrenia: A case report

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