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Sleepwalking, a possible side effect of antipsychotic medication.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20734137     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Two case examples and a review of the sleep literature illustrate the potential of antipsychotic medication to trigger sleepwalking episodes in the context of schizophrenia. Causative hypotheses are briefly reviewed, as well as risk factors, differential diagnosis, and management. Sleepwalking may contribute to delusions, aggression, and accidental suicide. It is important to investigate sleep disorders in schizophrenia. They are not rare and may contribute to behavior that increases the stigma and isolation of individuals with schizophrenia.
Authors:
Mary V Seeman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Psychiatric quarterly     Volume:  82     ISSN:  1573-6709     ISO Abbreviation:  Psychiatr Q     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-01     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376465     Medline TA:  Psychiatr Q     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  59-67     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto, 250 College St., Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8, Canada, mary.seeman@utoronto.ca.
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