Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3238012 | General Hospital Psychiatry | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A Caucasian, male, young adult with recurrent agitated depression and suicidal ideation received lithium and oral olanzapine. His white blood cell count was normal at that time. Due to unsatisfactory response, he received 4 mg/day risperidone. While symptoms improved, leukopenia emerged, specifically directed towards neutrophils. Upon risperidone discontinuation, white blood cell count returned to reference values within 1 week. As symptom control was satisfactory, we attempted no risperidone rechallenge. Accurate blood testing must accompany atypical antipsychotic drug administration since blood dyscrasias are always possible with these drugs.
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Authors
Giovanni M.D., Ph.D., Andrea M.D., Giorgia M.D., Ilaria M.D., Gabriele M.D., Giorgio D. M.D., Paolo M.D.,