Sodium valproate and clozapine induced neutropenia: A case control study using register data

The use of clozapine is limited due to the occurrence of neutropenia, and the rare but life threatening adverse event of agranulocytosis. There is little epidemiological research into clinical factors that may impact on this risk. We conducted a case control study examining the clinical risk factors for neutropenia patients treated with clozapine.
Source: Schizophrenia Research - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research