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Lurasidone-induced hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome: A case report
Shota Hanyu1, Yusuke Kojima2, Toshiya Murai1
1Department of Psychiatry, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan.
Introduction:
Lurasidone has few metabolic adverse effects and is recommended as an alternative when other antipsychotic drugs considerably increase body weight or blood sugar concentrations.
Case Presentation:
An 81-year-old man with bipolar disorder developed hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome as a side effect of lurasidone. Routine monitoring of blood glucose concentrations led to the early detection and treatment of this disease, preventing life-threatening complications.
Discussion And Conclusion:
We describe a rare case of lurasidone-induced hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome. The mortality rate of this syndrome is estimated to be up to 20%. This rate is significantly higher than that of diabetic ketoacidosis (currently <2%). Although lurasidone is considered to have a low risk of raising blood glucose concentrations, symptoms of hyperglycemia must be evaluated and blood glucose concentrations should be monitored regularly.
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