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Carbamazepine in the Treatment of Lyme Disease–Induced Hyperacusis

Received March 19, 1998; revised April 29, 1998; accepted May 19, 1998. From the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, New York; and Department of Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland. Address correspondence to Dr. Nields, 108 Old Orchard Park, Fairfield, CT 06430.

Lyme disease–induced hyperacusis can be an intensely disabling, chronic condition that is accompanied by posttraumatic stress disorder–like psychobehavioral sequelae. The authors describe effective treatment of 2 patients with carbamazepine. Speculations regarding a mode of action are offered.

Key Words: Lyme Disease • Hyperacusis • Carbamazepine

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