Thiothixene induced edema.
The case described is of a woman who developed marked leg edema during thiothixene administration, and other cases of neuroleptic induced edema are reviewed. Possible mechanisms for the edema formation and clinical implications are discussed.
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Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013888:Thiothixene / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013888:Thiothixene