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Ateb S, Fourati T, Ben Rejeb H, Januel D, Bouaziz N. Risperidone-induced priapism: a case report and literature review. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol 2022; 12:20451253221113246. [PMID: 36051502 PMCID: PMC9424871 DOI: 10.1177/20451253221113246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Priapism is a rare pathological condition defined as painful and persistent penile erection that is unrelated to sexual stimulation. It can be classified as ischaemic or non-ischaemic. Many causes have been attributed to ischaemic priapism, including the use of some medications such as antipsychotics. The mechanism of priapism associated with antipsychotics is thought to be related to alpha-adrenergic blockage that is mediated by the alpha receptors in the corpora cavernosa of the penis. In this paper, we describe a case of a patient who suffered from Risperidone-induced priapism, and how this adverse effect was resolved by switching to olanzapine followed by olanzapine pamoate. A literature search on PubMed/Medline up to 2011 was conducted by some doctors from London and found 30 cases of priapism associated with risperidone. Based on this work, we searched PubMed through 2021, using the keywords 'priapism' and 'risperidone' and found a total of 43 cases of priapism involving risperidone. Priapism is not correlated with the dosage of this psychotropic drug, and has also occasionally occurred when risperidone has been used in conjunction with another drug. The question of choosing a replacement antipsychotic after the first one has induced priapism, remains problematic. It would be preferable to switch to a drug with less marked alpha1-blocking properties, but no consensus has been reached as to the best choice of medication. Finally, any prescription of an antipsychotic treatment must be preceded by a careful interrogation in search of risk factors for priapism, and the patient should be made aware of the possible occurrence of this side effect and the need to then seek urgent medical advice.
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- Sarra Ateb
- Établissement Public de Santé de Ville-Evrard (Pôle 93G03), 5 Rue Du Docteur Delafontaine 93200 Saint-Denis, France
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- Établissement Public de Santé de Ville-Evrard (Pôle 93G03), Saint-Denis, France
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- Établissement Public de Santé de Ville-Evrard (Pôle 93G03), Saint-Denis, France
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- Établissement Public de Santé de Ville-Evrard (Pôle 93G03), Saint-Denis, France
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- Établissement Public de Santé de Ville-Evrard (Pôle 93G03), Saint-Denis, France
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Greiner T, Schneider M, Regente J, Toto S, Bleich S, Grohmann R, Heinze M. Priapism induced by various psychotropics: A case series. World J Biol Psychiatry 2019; 20:505-512. [PMID: 30208753 DOI: 10.1080/15622975.2018.1520396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Objective: Priapism is a rare adverse effect of several psychotropics. Both, typical and atypical antipsychotics, as well as trazodone are known to cause priapism. The mechanism is still not fully understood, however, the most common assumption is that priapism occurs due to the α-adrenergic blocking effects of the drugs. Methods: Here we present from the AMSP database 19 cases of priapism being likely caused by a variety of psychotropics. We further reviewed case reports in order to find similarities and to identify risk factors. Results: Several patterns emerged: common was the introduction of a specific drug to a patient resulting into the immediate development of priapism, as well as a change in drug plasma concentration due to a change of drug dosage or due to comedication with certain SSRIs. Conclusion: However, priapism can occur at nearly any age and with any dose. Clinicians must be aware of the risk and reports of early signs, such as prolonged erections, should be taken seriously.
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- Timo Greiner
- University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Brandenburg Medical School , Rüdersdorf , Germany
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- University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Brandenburg Medical School , Rüdersdorf , Germany
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- University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Brandenburg Medical School , Rüdersdorf , Germany.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Campus Charité Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin , Berlin , Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Social Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School , Hannover , Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Social Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School , Hannover , Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ludwig-Maximilians University , Munich , Germany
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- University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Brandenburg Medical School , Rüdersdorf , Germany
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Paklet L, Abe AM, Olajide D. Priapism associated with risperidone: a case report, literature review and review of the South London and Maudsley hospital patients' database. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol 2013; 3:3-13. [PMID: 23983987 PMCID: PMC3736961 DOI: 10.1177/2045125312464104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Priapism is a urological emergency defined as persistent penile erection that is unrelated to sexual stimulation and typically involving only the corporal cavernosa. It can occur as a rare side effect of antipsychotic medications and is mediated via their α-adrenergic antagonist effect. In this paper we describe a case of priapism in a patient started on risperidone and sodium valproate. We also review the South London and Maudsley Case Register Interactive Search database to assess how many other cases of priapism were reported in patients taking risperidone. We add this information to a literature review of cases of priapism associated with risperidone.
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Halls JE, Patel DV, Walkden M, Patel U. Priapism: pathophysiology and the role of the radiologist. Br J Radiol 2012; 85 Spec No 1:S79-85. [PMID: 22960245 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/62360925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Priapism is defined as a penile erection that persists for 4 h or longer and is unrelated to sexual activity. Its identification is important as lack of timely treatment (particularly of the low flow/ischaemic subgroup) can result in persisting erectile dysfunction as a consequence of irreversible corporal fibrosis. This review describes the physiology and anatomy of the normal erection, the aetiology and pathophysiology of the different types of priapism, and the role of the radiologist in the management of the condition. The treatment of iatrogenic priapism following intracavernosal injection of pharmacostimulant is discussed.
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- J E Halls
- Department of Radiology, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Sharma A, Fleisher MH. Risperidone-induced priapism: a case report. PRIMARY CARE COMPANION TO THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY 2011; 11:174-5. [PMID: 19750074 DOI: 10.4088/pcc.08l00666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Ashish Sharma
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
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Priapism defined as persistent, painful and prolonged penile erection, was previously thought to be associated only with the use of the older, conventional first generation or typical antipsychotic medications as well as some other medications, notably, trazodone. The mechanism of priapism associated with antipsychotics is not clear but is thought to be related to alpha-adrenergic blockage that is mediated by the alpha receptors in the corpora cavernosa of the penis. Atypical antipsychotics, also known as second-generation antipsychotics, owing to their favorable side effect profile, are being prescribed with increasing frequency and are not as frequently considered to cause priapism. Some case reports reporting this side effect with their use, however, are found. Pubmed and Ovid databases were searched to obtain all articles and case reports of antipsychotic drug-induced priapism. Key search words included 'priapism', 'antipsychotics' and 'drug-induced priapism'. References of all identified studies were also reviewed. A total of 50 publications were obtained. Most of the atypical antipsychotics have been reported to cause priapism. These cases have occurred in patients shortly after having been started on the antipsychotic medications as well as in those who have been on them for an extended period of time without modification in dosage, and have also occurred sometimes, with the addition of another antipsychotic, lithium or serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor. Priapism has been documented with nearly all the atypical antipsychotic medications. It is, however, a rarely reported side effect and therefore, underappreciated. Priapism can cause irreversible erectile dysfunction and is a urologic emergency. Clinicians should monitor patients on these medications for this rare, yet significant side effect. Furthermore, caution must be used when adding new drugs to the regimen and patients should be closely monitored for this side effect. Educating patients about the risk of developing priapism would help increase awareness of the side effect and promote early reporting thereby, decreasing long-term morbidity.
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A 31-year-old patient suffering from schizophrenic psychosis was treated with risperidone, and developed priapism which required surgical intervention and resulted in long-term erectile dysfunction.
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- Devendra Makesar
- The School of Medicine, University of Wales Swansea, Swansea, UK
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Priapism is a rare, but serious, side effect of psychotropic medications. Psychotropic medication-induced priapism is believed to be caused by the alpha-adrenergic antagonism of these medications. Among the atypical antipsychotics, cases of priapism or prolonged erection have been associated with clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, and quetiapine. Risperidone has primarily serotonergic, dopaminergic, and alpha-adrenergic antagonist properties. It has one of the highest affinities for the alpha1-adrenergic receptor blockade among the atypical antipsychotics. To date, there are 17 case reports of risperidone-associated priapism either in monotherapy or in combination with other psychotropics. To our knowledge, there are no published case reports of priapism on the injectable preparation of risperidone. We report a case of a 50-year-old man who developed priapism while being switched from the oral to the intramuscular preparation of risperidone. The importance of early recognition and intervention in cases of priapism is emphasized. The treatment of priapism with benztropine and other methods is discussed.
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- Alla Kirshner
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Canada.
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Wang CS, Kao WT, Chen CD, Tung YP, Lung FW. Priapism associated with typical and atypical antipsychotic medications. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 2006; 21:245-8. [PMID: 16687997 DOI: 10.1097/00004850-200607000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Priapism is a urologic emergency, and a urologic consultation should be obtained as early as possible. Its etiologies are numerous and diverse. Patients who use antipsychotic drugs should be informed about the complications of priapism, especially those patients with a history of prolonged erections associated with other alpha-adrenergic blocking agents or a history of sickle cell disease. If antipsychotic medication is considered to be needed in the treatment of patients with a history of priapism, physicians should select a drug with a low peripheral alpha-adrenergic blocking property. Physicians should be aware of this rare but potentially serious complication of antipsychotic drugs. Early intervention and appropriate treatment are essential to prevent permanent impotence and other serious complications.
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- Chien-Shu Wang
- Department of Psychiatry, Military Kaohsiung General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Priapism is a relatively uncommon condition that may present as a medical emergency associated with significant pain and anxiety in the veno-occlusive or low-flow variant. Pharmacologic advances and, specifically, the availability of intracavemosal alpha-agonist therapy have dramatically improved the prospects of resolution for patients with low-flow priapism presenting within the first few hours of the acute episode. High-flow priapism is not considered an emergency and treatment measures are typically conservative aimed at preservation of potency. Urologists, radiologists, and other health care personnel caring for the patient with priapism must be familiar with various etiologic factors implicated in low-flow and high-flow priapism to formulate a logical step-care approach. Differentiation of the low-flow from the high-flow state is perhaps the most critical initial diagnostic challenge that determines the sequence of further interventions including surgical shunts in low-flow priapism refractory to medical therapy.
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- Hossein Sadeghi-Nejad
- Division of Ultrasound, Department of Radiology, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
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Sadeghi-Nejad H, Seftel AD. The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of priapism: review of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease Consensus Panel Report. Curr Urol Rep 2002; 3:492-8. [PMID: 12425873 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-002-0103-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Priapism is an important medical condition that requires immediate evaluation, and depending on etiology, may require emergency management. Based on the classification scheme offered by a recent consensus panel, priapism can be subdivided into ischemic and nonischemic types. The nonischemic type, usually the result of perineal trauma, can be treated with conservative therapy, whereas the nonischemic type, which arises from many varied causes, mandates immediate intervention. Corporal fibrosis and permanent erectile dysfunction can result from ischemic priapism that fails to resolve with therapy.
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- Hossein Sadeghi-Nejad
- Department of Urology, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-5046, USA
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Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2002; 11:529-44. [PMID: 12426939 DOI: 10.1002/pds.662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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