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
drug induced
emergency department
depressive symptoms