Steroid-Induced Psychosis

OVERVIEW

Steroid-induced psychosis (glucocorticoid-induced psychosis) is a very self descriptive condition. High dose glucocorticoids (font given for allergic, inflammatory, or autoimmune conditions sometimes cause psychosis.

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Risk factors: 

Recent steroid/glucocorticoid usage.

 

Page Updated: 08.29.2016