Title : Successful use of donepezil in treatment of cognitive impairment caused by maintenance electroconvulsive therapy: a case report - Rao_2009_J.ECT_25_216 |
Author(s) : Rao NP , Palaniyappan P , Chandur J , Venkatasubramanian G , Gangadhar BN |
Ref : J Ect , 25 :216 , 2009 |
Abstract :
Cognitive deficits are commonly associated with maintenance electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Treatment of these cognitive deficits is important but difficult. Cholinergic pathways are involved in these side effects, and donepezil, a cholinesterase inhibitor, may be useful for improvement of cognition. In this case report, we describe for the first time successful use of donepezil in treating cognitive deficits associated with maintenance ECT. The role of cholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of cognitive deficits caused by ECT needs further studies. |
PubMedSearch : Rao_2009_J.ECT_25_216 |
PubMedID: 19190508 |
Rao NP, Palaniyappan P, Chandur J, Venkatasubramanian G, Gangadhar BN (2009)
Successful use of donepezil in treatment of cognitive impairment caused by maintenance electroconvulsive therapy: a case report
J Ect
25 :216
Rao NP, Palaniyappan P, Chandur J, Venkatasubramanian G, Gangadhar BN (2009)
J Ect
25 :216