title: Olanzapine-induced restless leg syndrome: a case report and review of literature.
abstract: Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common disorder causing sleep impairment. Antipsychotics particularly belonging to the first generation are a common cause of RLS. Whereas, RLS induced by olanzapine is rare, there are only a few cases reported earlier. We report a 38-year-old lady suffering from persistent delusional disorder who was prescribed olanzapine. She developed RLS after initiation of olanzapine which improved when switched over to risperidone. This report will caution clinicians about this side effect of a very commonly prescribed antipsychotic drug.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Aniruddha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Basu
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Savita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kundu
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Hitesh
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Khurana
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003702:Delusions / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D000077152:Olanzapine; D012148:Restless Legs Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D000077152:Olanzapine
keywords: Olanzapine; restless legs syndrome
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