Artigo Revisado por pares

Diabetes Mellitus Associated with Clozapine Therapy

2000; Wiley; Volume: 20; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1592/phco.20.9.844.35201

ISSN

1875-9114

Autores

Heidi J. Wehring, Bruce H. Alexander, Paul J. Perry,

Tópico(s)

Diabetes Management and Research

Resumo

Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic that is associated with certain adverse effects that limit its usefulness. Published case reports have associated clozapine with impairment of glucose tolerance, including the onset or exacerbation of diabetes mellitus. We report two patients who experienced diabetes mellitus associated with the agent.

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