Olanzapine-Induced Neutropenia.

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Malhotra K, Vu P, Wang DH, Lai H, Faziola LR

Olanzapine-Induced Neutropenia.

Ment Illn. 2015 Jun 23;7(1):5871. doi: 10.4081/mi.2015.5871. eCollection 2015 Feb 24.

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Abstract

Olanzapine-induced neutropenia is a rare adverse effect that is currently poorly described in literature. Although neutropenia is a known adverse effect of clozapine, it has been associated with the use of other antipsychotic medications like olanzapine. This case report describes and reviews a case of olanzapine-induced neutropenia in a schizophrenic patient. Although the mechanism of antipsychotic-induced neutropenia is still debated, this report attempts to discuss current theories as well as supply evidence in literature of this rare but potentially dangerous adverse effect.

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