Transient psychological syndrome following diazepam therapy for tetanus

摘要

Two cases of transitory reversible pathopsychological changes associated with diazepam therapy in tetanus are described. The psychopathology developed owing to an abrupt discontinuance of diazepam or to a sudden reduction of its dosage. The reinstitution of diazepam in low doses and the administration of regulators of cerebral metabolism resulted in a progressive normalization of the psychological state.