Successful Treatment of Risperidone-Induced Hypothermia With Aripiprazole: A Brief Case Report and a Literature Review.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2024
Abstract
Hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition, can result from various internal causes, including certain medications. Antipsychotics, in particular, are associated with hypothermia, typically emerging 7-10 days after dosage adjustments. Here, we report the case of a 68-year-old male with a history of cerebral palsy, bipolar disorder, and paranoid schizophrenia who was admitted due to poor oral intake and was found to have persistent hypothermia despite active external rewarming. After substituting risperidone with aripiprazole, his temperature normalized, and he experienced no further hypothermic episodes. Antipsychotic-induced hypothermia should be considered in patients on these medications who present with non-specific symptoms. Regular monitoring of temperature and vital signs is crucial for early detection and management.
Volume
16
Issue
8
First Page
66464
Last Page
66464
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Obeidat, A., Al-Moussally, F., & Abdallah, W. (2024). Successful Treatment of Risperidone-Induced Hypothermia With Aripiprazole: A Brief Case Report and a Literature Review. Cureus, 16(8), e66464. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.66464
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
39246932
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article