Letter to the Editor February 15, 2003

Priapism Associated With Risperidone: A Case Report

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J Clin Psychiatry 2003;64(2):218-219

Article Abstract

Sir: We treated a patient who developed priapism during therapy with risperidone and divalproex sodium. He required emergent urologic surgery. Physicians are reminded of the risk and potential consequences of priapism associated with atypical antipsychotic agents