Clozapine-induced severe eosinophilia: report of a case with good outcome

INTRODUCTION: Clozapine is the antipsychotic of choice in the treatment of refractory schizophrenia. However, its side effects, such as eosinophilia, may preclude its use. METHODS: Case report and literature review. RESULTS: Young woman, 19 years old, diagnosed with hebefrenic schizophrenia, admitte...

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Main Authors: Carla R. B. Marcelino, Clarissa de R. Dantas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2013-09-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0047-20852013000300009&lng=en&tlng=en