Zuclopenthixol Induced Ischemic Priapism: Case Report and Review of Literature

ObjectivePresent 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 reportA 44 year-old male patient with history of cocaine abuse...

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Published in:Journal of family & reproductive health 2023, Vol.17 (2), p.109-112
Main Authors: Mansour, Elias, Danaf, Samer, Ghousayneh, Daniel, Assaf, Georges, Ghantous, Imad, El-Khoury, Fouad
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:ObjectivePresent 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 reportA 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. ConclusionAcute 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.
ISSN:1735-8949
DOI:10.18502/jfrh.v17i2.12875