Atomoxetine (Strattera)-Induced Pathologic Laughing in a Patient With Pontine Hemorrhage: A Case Report

Conclusions

Previously, no single medication has been reported to cause pathologic laughing. Atomoxetine is a stimulant that increases norepinephrine and dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex. This report suggests that, unlike what is known thus far, norepinephrine and dopamine might play a crucial role in the development of pathologic laughing.

Source: Clinical Neuropharmacology - March 1, 2021 Category: Neurology Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research