Haloperidol, Divalproex Sodium and Priapism-A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Priapism is a condition of persistent penile erection without stimulation that can cause serious consequences. There have been few reported cases of priapism caused by antipsychotics and only one case report of that caused by sodium valproate. In our case a 26 year old male, known case of bipolar disorder presented with priapism after taking combination of haloperidol and sodium valproate. Our case highlights the need for physicians to be aware of the potential for this serious adverse effect, to select the appropriate molecule after careful history taking and the need for early intervention and appropriate treatment to prevent permanent impotence and other serious complications.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Sagar Mudgal, Dr Nikhil Nayar, Dr Rishabh Pratap Singh Yadav, Dr Madhusudan Deshpande
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