An Intravenous Lorazepam Infusion for Dissociative Amnesia: A Case Report

Jiang, Shixie; Gunther, Steven; Hartney, Kimberly; Stern, Theodore A.

doi:10.1016/j.psym.2020.01.009

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“…There are no published treatment guidelines for TGA. However, in case reports, benzodiazepines (specifically lorazepam 37 ) have been shown to have utility in diagnosing and treating DA. The success of benzodiazepines is attributed to its gamma-aminobutyric acid mechanism, which involves inhibiting activity of the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, thereby reversing amnesia.…”

Section: Treatment: Benzodiazepinesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The success of benzodiazepines is attributed to its gamma-aminobutyric acid mechanism, which involves inhibiting activity of the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, thereby reversing amnesia. 37 The NMDA receptor is also implicated in the stress theory of TGA. Though TGA typically resolves on its own within 24 hours, given the distressing nature of this disorder, benzodiazepines may be a suitable option to hasten memory improvement, particularly in patients with psychiatric risk factors.…”

Section: Treatment: Benzodiazepinesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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