Tardive priapism associated with clozapine. A case report

A man affected by schizoaffective disorder and alcohol abuse presented priapism after eleven years of clozapine treatment. After surgical intervention and resolution of priapism, he continued clozapine treatment at the same dose without problems. Clozapine withdrawal is not mandatory in patients who...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pharmacopsychiatry 2006-09, Vol.39 (5), p.199
Hauptverfasser:	Raja, M, Azzoni, A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Alcoholism - complications Antipsychotic Agents - adverse effects Clozapine - adverse effects Humans Male Priapism - chemically induced Priapism - surgery Psychotic Disorders - complications Psychotic Disorders - drug therapy Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	A man affected by schizoaffective disorder and alcohol abuse presented priapism after eleven years of clozapine treatment. After surgical intervention and resolution of priapism, he continued clozapine treatment at the same dose without problems. Clozapine withdrawal is not mandatory in patients who develop priapism in the course of treatment.
ISSN:	0176-3679
DOI:	10.1055/s-2006-948332