A neurological form of schizophrenia

Can Med Assoc J. 1973 Jan 20;108(2):186 passim.

Abstract

A case is described of a young woman who first showed manifestations of schizophrenia in childhood. At the age of 13 years evidence was present of what was authoritatively diagnosed as a progressive degenerative cerebellar syndrome and her condition continued to deteriorate. Improvement commenced shortly after the institution of megavitamin therapy, notably nicotinic acid 3 grams daily. Her subsequent educational progress was satisfactory and her social rehabilitation is now complete. No medication other than nicotinic acid is required.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Ascorbic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / complications
  • Neurologic Manifestations*
  • Nicotinic Acids / therapeutic use
  • Riboflavin / therapeutic use
  • Schizophrenia, Childhood / complications*
  • Schizophrenia, Childhood / drug therapy
  • Thiamine / therapeutic use
  • Thioridazine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Nicotinic Acids
  • Thioridazine
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Riboflavin
  • Thiamine