Management of constipation in patients with schizophrenia—a case study and review of literature

Management of constipation in patients with schizophrenia—a case study and review of literature

Abstract Background Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects about 1% of the US population, with an extensive impact on patients’ health and their risk of later developing comorbidities from treatment. While literature on the side effect profile of antipsychotics is abundant, there are few studies o...

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Main Authors: Ashish Sarangi, Sabiha Armin, Aurelio Vargas, Victoria M. Chu, Kristen Fain, Jessica Nelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-04-01
Series:Middle East Current Psychiatry
Subjects:
Schizophrenia
Antipsychotic-induced constipation
Constipation screening
Bowel regimen
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43045-021-00097-6

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