a case report of somnambulism associatedwith olanzapine
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somnambulism consists of a group of behaviors leading to unwanted movements during sleep or even sleepwalking. medications applied for psychiatric disorders could increase the likelihood of somnambulism in adults. the following article is a case report of somnambulism seen in a patient with schizophrenia, which occurred after remission of an acute episode following treatment with olanzapine. when olanzapine dosage was decreased, no previous and similar symptoms were reported after 6 months of follow up.
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A Case Report of Somnambulism Associated With Olanzapine
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iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciencesجلد ۶، شماره ۱، صفحات ۷۲-۷۴
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