Psychosis Related to Nitrous Oxide Misuse: A Case Series and Systematic Review
O may be associated with psychotic episodes, particularly among young, heavy users with underlying vulnerabilities. Psychiatric and neurological symptoms are frequently observed. Although outcomes vary, treatment involving abstinence, vitamin B12 supplementation, and antipsychotic medication typically leads to improvement. Further research is warranted on this topic.
Authors
- X. Acosta-Villalobos
- Lara Grau-López
- Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga
- Laura Garriga-Solé
- Raúl Felipe Palma-Álvarez
- Germán Ortega-Hernández
Institutions
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ES)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (ES)
- Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (ES)
- Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (ES)
- Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
- Published
- 2026-04-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.9758/cpn.25.1394
- Primary Topic
- Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00