Neuroleptic-induced priapism, hepatotoxicity and subsequent impotence in a patient with depressive psychosis

Br J Psychiatry. 1990 Nov:157:759-62. doi: 10.1192/bjp.157.5.759.

Abstract

A 59-year-old man experienced priapism five days after taking neuroleptics and abnormal liver function after 28 days. These side-effects are possibly explained as hypersensitivity reactions to the drug.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chlorpromazine / administration & dosage
  • Chlorpromazine / adverse effects*
  • Depressive Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Erectile Dysfunction / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Priapism / chemically induced*
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Chlorpromazine