Oculogyric Crisis Due to Low-Dose Olanzapine: A Case Report. Issue 6 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Erden, Semih; Ferahkaya, Hurşit
• Is Part Of: Clinical neuropharmacology. Volume 44:Issue 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: olanzapine -- oculogyric crisis -- extrapyramidal adverse effects -- adolescent; Neuropharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.78
• DOI: 10.1097/WNF.0000000000000475
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0362-5664

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: Oculogyric crisis is a dystonic movement disorder characterized by continuous contraction of the ocular muscles and spasmodic movements of the pupils in a fixed position, usually upward. Methods: In this case report, an early-stage acute oculogyric crisis due to low-dose olanzapine in a 15-year-old adolescent boy is presented. Results: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report showing that acute oculogyric crisis can develop with low-dose olanzapine administration. Conclusions: Even though second-generation antipsychotics are safer than conventional antipsychotics in terms of extrapyramidal adverse effects, this possibility should always be taken into consideration through this case report. Abstract : Supplemental digital content is available in the text.