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KMID : 0361520080190010058
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Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology
2008 Volume.19 No. 1 p.58 ~ p.62
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Treatment of Persistent Hiccups with Mirtazepine
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Yang Jong-Chul
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Abstract
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Hiccups are defined as involuntary contractions of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. Most instances of hiccups are self-limiting, but intractable hiccups can sometimes lead to multiple problems including exhaustion. A 56-year-old female visited our psychiatric department due to persistent hiccups and insomnia. Initially, she was unsuccessfully managed using conservative methods, i.e., holding her breath, drinking water, inducing a gag reflex, and orally administering haloperidol. We administered Remeron Soltab®, and the hiccups disappeared. We conclude that mirtazapine is a useful in the treatment for persistent hiccups.
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KEYWORD
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Hiccups, Antidepressant, Mirtazepine, Remeron soltap
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