We've shown that certain immune genes increase the risk of agranulocytosis 750 times in Europeans. (sciencedaily.com)
«Some patients treated with medication for hyperthyroidism, such as thiamazole (methimazole), carbimazole or propylthiouracil, react with agranulocytosis which is a lack of white blood cells that suppresses the immune system. (sciencedaily.com)
However, due to a rare, yet serious side effect known as agranulocytosis — a reduction in white blood cells that interferes with the body's ability to fight infection — there is a tendency use this medication only if quetiapine is not tolerated or effective. (parkinson.org)