A Case Report of Guillain – Barre - Like Syndrome Associated With Olanzapine Hypersensitivity Reaction

Authors

  • Gholamreza Shamsaee Golestan hospital, Joundishapour University of Medical Science, Ahwaz, Iran.
  • Reza Bavarsad Golestan hospital, Joundishapour University of Medical Science, Ahwaz, Iran.
Abstract:

 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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volume 1  issue None

pages  7- 7

publication date 2007-06

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