Why the study?
Does prompt withdrawal of clozapine induce malignant catatonia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome in patients with schizophrenia?
Population
A 29-year-old male patient with schizophrenia
Design
Case report and literature review
Authors
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May signal clozapine withdrawal catatonia risk; leaves open incidence, mechanisms, and management guidance.
Does prompt withdrawal of clozapine induce malignant catatonia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome in patients with schizophrenia?
Clinicians should be aware of the risk of malignant catatonia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome following the prompt withdrawal of clozapine therapy.
Bélteczki et al. (2021) studied this question.
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