piperidines and Vitamin-B-12-Deficiency

In this report, a case with vitamin B12 deficiency showing a temporary confusion depending on the usage of naratriptan during the migraine attack was presented.

Topics: Confusion; Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Middle Aged; Migraine Disorders; Piperidines; Serotonin Receptor Agonists; Tryptamines; Vitamin B 12 Deficiency

A 75-year old man with a 40-year history of alcoholism was admitted to the hospital for intoxication and inability to care for himself. He had been admitted frequently in the past for detoxification and rehabilitation. The patient had no family history of Alzheimer's disease, no history of head injury, and single-photon emission computed tomography showed no typical findings of Alzheimer's disease. His cognitive function was impaired. He was treated with donepezil for alcohol-related dementia, and 3 months later, his cognitive function had improved. More research is needed to confirm donepezil's role in treating alcohol-related dementia.

Topics: Aged; Alcohol-Related Disorders; Cognition Disorders; Donepezil; Drug Administration Schedule; Humans; Indans; Injections; Male; Piperidines; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Vitamin B 12; Vitamin B 12 Deficiency