Self-limiting atypical antipsychotics-induced edema: Clinical cases and systematic review

A number of atypical antipsychotics have been associated with peripheral edema. The exact cause is not known. We report two cases of olanzapine-induced edema and a brief review of atypical antipsychotic-induced edema, possible risk factors, etiology, and clinical features. The recommendation is give...

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Main Authors: Musa Usman Umar, Aminu Taura Abdullahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2016;volume=38;issue=3;spage=182;epage=188;aulast=Umar