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Aseptic Meningitis, Psychosis, and Cognitive Dysfunction

Richard A. Hoppmann, MD; James G. Peden, MD; Scott K. Ober, MD

Arch Intern Med. 1991;151(7):1309-1313.

Abstract
A review of the literature regarding central nervous system side effects of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) revealed three general categories: aseptic meningitis, psychosis, and cognitive dysfunction. Aseptic meningitis is found most commonly in patients with lupus treated with ibuprofen, but it should be considered in any patient with meningitis if the patient has used NSAIDs. Psychosis, although infrequently reported with NSAIDs, should be suspected in any elderly patient started on a regimen of indomethacin who acutely develops disorientation, paranoia, or hallucinations. Finally, there appears to be some potential for memory dysfunction and attention deficits in elderly patients treated with NSAIDs. Until further studies are available on the incidence and severity of these cognitive changes, physicians should use low doses of NSAIDs in the elderly and remain alert to the possibility of such adverse side effects.

(Arch Intern Med. 1991;151:1309-1313)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Medicine, East Carolina University, School of Medicine, Greenville, NC. Dr Hoppmann is now with the Department of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication January 29, 1991.

Reprint requests to Dorn Veterans Hospital, Garner's Ferry Road, Medical Service 111, Columbia, SC 29201 (Dr Hoppmann).

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