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Research paper thumbnail of A case report of rapid-onset hyponatremia induced by low-dose olanzapine

Journal of family medicine and primary care

Hyponatremia has been reported with the use of psychotropic drugs. Olanzapine does not find much ... more Hyponatremia has been reported with the use of psychotropic drugs. Olanzapine does not find much mention as a cause of hyponatremia in literature; however, it has been found to be the second most frequently reported atypical antipsychotic to cause it. We report a case of hyponatremia due to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion which occurred at a rapid onset following the administration of low-dose olanzapine during inpatient treatment of a patient with bipolar disorder. We would like to highlight our case for the need to be vigil about such fatal side complications apart from metabolic side effects of atypical antipsychotics.

Research paper thumbnail of A case report of rapid-onset hyponatremia induced by low-dose olanzapine

Journal of family medicine and primary care

Hyponatremia has been reported with the use of psychotropic drugs. Olanzapine does not find much ... more Hyponatremia has been reported with the use of psychotropic drugs. Olanzapine does not find much mention as a cause of hyponatremia in literature; however, it has been found to be the second most frequently reported atypical antipsychotic to cause it. We report a case of hyponatremia due to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion which occurred at a rapid onset following the administration of low-dose olanzapine during inpatient treatment of a patient with bipolar disorder. We would like to highlight our case for the need to be vigil about such fatal side complications apart from metabolic side effects of atypical antipsychotics.

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