Prevalence and severity of antipsychotic related constipation in patients with schizophrenia: a retrospective descriptive study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antipsychotic are the cornerstone in the treatment of schizophrenia. They also have a number of side-effects. Constipation is thought to be common, and a potential serious side-effect, which has received little attention in recent li...

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Main Authors: Tack Jan, Leucht Stefan, Sweers Kim, Peuskens Bie, Bernagie Chiara, Dockx Liesbeth, De Hert Marc, Van de Straete Stefan, Wampers Martien, Peuskens Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/11/17