Priapism associated with psychotropic drugs.
Priapism, a rare, potentially dangerous but largely preventable condition, remains associated with the use of drugs, many of which are of the psychotropic variety. This article reviews various aspects of this condition, with a view to increasing awareness and understanding of the condition among clinicians.
Patel
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Fairfield Hospital, Hitchin, Herts.
Mukherji
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Lee
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D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D010413:Penis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs