Carbamazepine in the treatment of Lyme disease-induced hyperacusis

J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 1999 Winter;11(1):97-9. doi: 10.1176/jnp.11.1.97.

Abstract

Lyme disease-induced hyperacusis can be an intensely disabling, chronic condition that is accompanied by posttraumatic stress disorder-like psychobehavioral sequelae. The authors describe effective treatment of 2 patients with carbamazepine. Speculations regarding a mode of action are offered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use*
  • Carbamazepine / pharmacology
  • Carbamazepine / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperesthesia / drug therapy*
  • Hyperesthesia / etiology
  • Kindling, Neurologic / drug effects
  • Loudness Perception / drug effects*
  • Lyme Disease / complications*
  • Sensory Thresholds / drug effects*

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Carbamazepine