Antipsychotics-Associated Allergic Reaction: A Case Report and Review of Literature - PubMed
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- Hypersensitivity reactions to second-generation antipsychotics and mood stabilizers are uncommon but can be serious.
- Case report describes a 45-year-old woman with bipolar I disorder who developed skin allergic reactions (hives, itching) after taking valproate, levetiracetam, risperidone, aripiprazole, and quetiapine.
- Reactions occurred shortly after starting medications and resolved upon discontinuation.
- Highlights need for awareness of concomitant hypersensitivity to antipsychotics and anticonvulsants, impacting diagnosis and treatment.