Aripiprazole and neuroleptic malignant syndrome Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #5447377-6
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, prophylaxis and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, delusion, hepatic failure, hypoglycaemia, hypothermia , insomnia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, pneumonia aspiration. Aripiprazole dosage: 27JUN07-2JUN07;12MG, 6DAYS.12JUL-7AUG:30MG, 3WEEK 6DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOMEPROMAZINE MALEATE, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE, BIPERIDEN LACTATE, QUAZEPAM, HALOPERIDOL. Patient died on 08/17/2007.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #5503770-4
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Oct 22, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, prophylaxis and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic failure, hypoglycaemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Aripiprazole dosage: 27JUN07-2JUL07;12MG,6DAYS.03-JUL-11JUL 24MG/DAY.12JUL-7AUG:30MG, 3WEEK 6DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOMEPROMAZINE MALEATE, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE, BIPERIDEN LACTATE, QUAZEPAM, HALOPERIDOL, CEFOTIAM, RINGERS SOLUTION, MAINTENANCE MEDIUM. Patient died on 08/17/2007.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #5523500-X
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Nov 16, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, prophylaxis and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic failure, hypoglycaemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Aripiprazole dosage: 27JUN07-2JUL07;12MG,6DAYS.03-JUL-11JUL 24MG/DAY.12JUL-7AUG:30MG, 3WEEK 6DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOMEPROMAZINE MALEATE, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE, BIPERIDEN LACTATE, QUAZEPAM, HALOPERIDOL, CEFOTIAM, RINGERS SOLUTION, MAINTENANCE MEDIUM. Patient died on 08/17/2007.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #5588185-5
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 169.0 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Aripiprazole dosage: 10MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #4841086-X
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2005. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 262.4 lb, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, parkinsonism and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Aripiprazole dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #5320611-9
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 08, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, atelectasis, eyelid function disorder, keratitis, leukocytosis, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Aripiprazole dosage: INCREASED TO 15/MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #4754505-4
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 25, 2005. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 263.0 lb, was diagnosed with parkinsonism, schizoaffective disorder and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Aripiprazole dosage: 5MG QAM PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #5958112-7
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2008. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with irritability, insomnia, aggression and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Aripiprazole dosage: DOSE INCREASED TO 10MG/DAY.. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE, BENZTROPINE MESYLATE, BENZTROPINE MESYLATE. Patient recovered.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #4598701-8
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 23, 2005. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , psychotic disorder  and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, depressive symptom, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, psychotic disorder , serotonin syndrome. Aripiprazole dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOXETINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #4896843-0
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2005. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dyspnoea, hypotension, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sepsis , tachycardia. Aripiprazole dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE, CARVEDILOL, GABAPENTIN, LORAZEPAM, FUROSEMIDE, ENALAPRIL, ROPINIROLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #4797458-5
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 06, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, confusional state, dyspnoea, hypotension, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, pyrexia, sepsis , tachycardia. Aripiprazole dosage: 15MG. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, CARVEDILOL, GABAPENTIN, LORAZEPAM, FUROSEMIDE, ENALAPRIL, ROPINIROLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #6032766-1
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 07, 2009. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , dehydration, disorientation, insomnia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, parkinson's disease , tardive dyskinesia. Aripiprazole dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Aripiprazole Side Effects Report #6053068-3
Aripiprazole side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2009. Male patient, 28 years of age, was treated with Aripiprazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocardial infarction, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, pulmonary embolism . Aripiprazole dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, RISPERIDONE, VALPROATE. Patient recovered.