Creatine kinase elevation after neuroleptic treatment.
Two cases of asymptomatic elevation of creatine kinase levels after oral neuroleptic treatment are described. One patient was successfully challenged with a different neuroleptic. The authors discuss possible reasons for creatine kinase elevation.
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000378:metabolism*; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010546:Perphenazine / Q000009:adverse effects; D013888:Thiothixene / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D013888:Thiothixene; D003402:Creatine Kinase; D010546:Perphenazine; D006220:Haloperidol