Low-dose Amisulpride for Debilitating Clozapine-induced Sialorrhea: Case Series and Review of Literature

Clozapine-induced hypertension: A case report and review of literature

There are very few reports which suggest an association between clozapine and hypertension. We report a case in which a direct link of initiation of clozapine to development of hypertension which required pharmacological intervention. A 32-year-old male who did not have any history of hypertension and had normal blood pressure at the baseline developed high blood pressure (i.e., 150/90 mmHg) wh...

Aspiration Pneumonia Due to Clozapine-Induced Sialorrhea.

Introduction Clozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic, which use is limited to treatment-resistant cases of schizophrenia. Sialorrhea, a well-known side effect of clozapine, occurs in 31–54% of patients receiving clozapine therapy (1). Patients may complain of both daytime and nighttime drooling (the “wet pillow” sign). Here, we report the case of a young man who developed aspiration pneu...

Hydrocarbon Toxicity: A Review of Literature and Case Series

Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature

Background: Peripheral nervous injury and neuromuscular complications from methamphetamine abuse has not been reported. The mechanism is not yet identified. Methods: Eight patients with lower extremity weakness following methamphetamine abuse were reported during December 2009 to May 2010. Results: Patients presented with lower extremity weakness. All patients were co-abusers of methamphetami...

Death from clozapine-induced constipation: case report and literature review.

Received October 16, 2001; accepted October 16, 2001. From the Department of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Levin, Department of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 270-05 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. E-mail: [email protected] Copyright 2002 The Academy o...