Causes of Psychosis

Psychosis has many causes. Schizophrenia and other psychiatrics disorders are the most common cause of psychosis. Substance abuse, brain tumors, dementia, Parkinson's and stroke are other possible causes of psychosis.

List of causes of Psychosis

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Psychosis) that could possibly cause Psychosis includes:

Dementia
Delirium
Brain injury
Brain infection
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Syphilis
Alcoholism
Marijuana - marijuana or cannabis use can trigger a psychotic episode (or uncover pre-existing schizophrenia).
Korsakoff's syndrome - from chronic alcoholism
Certain drugs and substances

More causes:see full list of causes for Psychotic Behaviour

Psychosis: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Psychosis, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Psychosis:

Psychosis: Causes and Types

Causes of Types of Psychosis: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Psychosis:

Causes of Broader Categories of Psychosis: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

Psychosis as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Psychosis as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Psychosis. Our database lists the following as having Psychosis as a complication of that condition:

Psychosis as a symptom:

Conditions listing Psychosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Psychosis. Our database lists the following as having Psychosis as a symptom of that condition:

Medications or substances causing Psychosis:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Psychosis as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

Drug intoxication - may cause a psychotic episode:
- Alcohol intoxication
- Amphetamines
- Cannabis
- Marijauna
more drugs...»

See full list of 50 medications causing Psychosis

Drug interactions causing Psychosis:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Psychosis as a symptom.

The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.