Antipsychotic drugs may contribute to venous thromboembolism - a case report and review literature.

Adnan HajjiahOssama Sajeh Maadarani Zouheir Ibrahim BitarKhaled AlfasamBoutros HannaMohamad Elhabibi

Published in: JRSM open (2023)

Use of antipsychotic drugs has been associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism in several observational studies with unclear mechanism. We present a case of a patient who experienced a significant event of venous thromboembolism after a few months exposure to atypical antipsychotic drug for his bipolar mood disorders.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
direct oral anticoagulants
bipolar disorder
systematic review
case report
drug induced
emergency department
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
atrial fibrillation
electronic health record