Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics

Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics

Introduction. Clozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic used for treatment-refractory schizophrenia. Photosensitivity is a major concern when prescribing typical antipsychotics, while atypical antipsychotics are thought to be less photosensitive. Case Report. We report a 27-year-old military pe...

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Main Authors: S. Al-Aojan, A. Al-Khalifah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9242515
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spelling doaj-640bb7300ca44f7da6cb8233c24627822020-11-24T22:10:06ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Dermatological Medicine2090-64632090-64712018-01-01201810.1155/2018/92425159242515Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical AntipsychoticsS. Al-Aojan0A. Al-Khalifah1Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPrince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIntroduction. Clozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic used for treatment-refractory schizophrenia. Photosensitivity is a major concern when prescribing typical antipsychotics, while atypical antipsychotics are thought to be less photosensitive. Case Report. We report a 27-year-old military personnel who developed a phototoxic drug reaction after using clozapine for schizophrenia. Conclusion. Recognition of rare but possible ability of atypical antipsychotics to cause photosensitivity is pertinent to patients care and proper counseling.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9242515
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Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics
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title Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics
title_short Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics
title_full Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics
title_fullStr Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics
title_full_unstemmed Clozapine-Induced Phototoxicity: An Unusual Side Effect of Atypical Antipsychotics
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publisher Hindawi Limited
series Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
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publishDate 2018-01-01
description Introduction. Clozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic used for treatment-refractory schizophrenia. Photosensitivity is a major concern when prescribing typical antipsychotics, while atypical antipsychotics are thought to be less photosensitive. Case Report. We report a 27-year-old military personnel who developed a phototoxic drug reaction after using clozapine for schizophrenia. Conclusion. Recognition of rare but possible ability of atypical antipsychotics to cause photosensitivity is pertinent to patients care and proper counseling.
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