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Cassano, G.B., Fagiolini, A., Lattanzi, L., Monteleone, P., Niolu, C., Sacchetti, E., Siracusano, A. and Vita, A. (2007) Aripiprazole in the treatment of schizophrenia: A consensus report produced by schizophrenia experts in Italy. Clinical Drug Investigation, 27, 1-13.
doi:10.2165/00044011-200727010-00001
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TITLE:
Withdrawal seizure associated with high dosage of aripiprazole and fluoxetine: a case report
AUTHORS:
Jian-An Su, Shih-Yong Chou, Ching-Shu Tsai, Tai-Hsin Hung
KEYWORDS:
Aripiprazole; High Dosage; Withdrawal Seizure
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Psychiatry,
Vol.1 No.2,
July
12,
2011
ABSTRACT: Aripiprazole, a third-generation antipsychotic, has been considered to have a high safety profile and rare withdrawal symptoms. We reported the case of a schizophrenic patient with a significant obsession, who was treated with a high dosage of aripiprazole and fluoxetine. Generalized tonic-clonic seizure occurred two days after abruptly stopping these two medications. Gradually tapering aripiprazole is suggested in clinical practice, especially when using a high dosage.
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