Constipation, ileus and medication use during clozapine treatment in patients with schizophrenia in Iceland

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Authors

Oddur Ingimarsson · National University Hospital of Iceland

James H. MacCabe · King's College London

Engilbert Sigurðsson · National University Hospital of Iceland

Abstract

Constipation is a common problem during clozapine treatment which can progress to full-blown ileus which can be fatal. Clinicians need to monitor signs of constipation during treatment with clozapine and respond to it with lifestyle advice and laxative treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Schizophrenia research and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 72, Issue 7, pp. 497-500

DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2018.1517189

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