What is it about?
This is a case report on a unusual picture of period catatonia with the atypical antipsychotic Olanzapine. Good response and control with the medication. The possible mechanism is discussed.
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Why is it important?
Catatonia is rare picture with appropriate treatment and diagnosis. Periodic catatonia is rarely diagnosed by psychiatrists.
Perspectives
Trial and error can lead to discovery of new treatment for mistreated or undertreated cases of catatonia.
Dr Yuan-Pang Wang
Universidade de Sao Paulo Campus da Capital
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This page is a summary of: Treatment of periodic catatonia with atypical antipsychotic, olanzapine, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, August 2008, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1819.2008.01819.x.
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