a case report of guillain – barre - like syndrome associated with olanzapine hypersensitivity reaction
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introduction: olanzapine (zyprexa) has become one of the most commonly prescribed atypical antipsychotic drug in iran, at least in part due to its low potential to cause extra-pyramidal side effects. case: a 54-year-old man, who was a known case of schizophrenia from 10 years ago and within the recent years, was under periodic medical treatment by antipsychotic drugs. conclusion: neurologists and psychiatrists should be aware that olanzapine may cause severe adverse reactions such as guillain-barré-like syndrome.
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iranian journal of toxicologyجلد ۱، شماره ۲، صفحات ۷-۷
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