title: Self-limiting Atypical Antipsychotics-induced Edema: Clinical Cases and Systematic Review.
abstract: A number of atypical antipsychotics have been associated with peripheral edema. The exact cause is not known. We report two cases of olanzapine-induced edema and a brief review of atypical antipsychotic-induced edema, possible risk factors, etiology, and clinical features. The recommendation is given on different methods of managing this side effect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria; Department of Psychiatry, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Musa Usman
authors.initials: MU
authors.lastname: Umar
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria; Department of Psychiatry, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Aminu Taura
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Abdullahi
keywords: Atypical antipsychotics; edema; side-effect