Zuclopenthixol Induced Ischemic Priapism: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Autor: Mansour, Elias, Danaf, Samer, Ghousayneh, Daniel, Assaf, Georges, Ghantous, Imad, El-Khoury, Fouad
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Zdroj: Journal of Family & Reproductive Health; Jun2023, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p109-112, 4p
Abstrakt: Objective: Present a case of zuclopenthixol associated priapism, literature review and focus on the stuttering priapism entity as a potential serious complication as well as providing information about possible preventive treatments. Case report: A 44 year-old male patient with history of cocaine abuse with associated priapism presents with acute painful erection after starting zuclopenthixol for treatment of a psychotic episode. This episode was later followed by many other similar episodes defined as stuttering priapism. Conclusion: Acute ischemic priapism is a potential serious side effect of antipsychotics that physicians especially psychiatrists needs to be aware of especially if the patient has previous episodes in order to prevent reoccurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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