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P-W Wang¹, S Y Wang, C-J Huang

¹Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Kai-Suan Psychiatric Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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A patient with schizophrenia experienced spontaneous ejaculation while on zotepine and haloperidol. Discontinuing zotepine resolved this sexual side effect, highlighting a rare adverse event.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Pharmacology
Neuroscience

Background:

Schizophrenia treatment often involves antipsychotic medications.
Haloperidol ester therapy was initially ineffective for a patient's psychotic symptoms.
A combination of zotepine and haloperidol was initiated to manage residual symptoms.

Observation:

The patient developed frequent, spontaneous ejaculations unrelated to sexual stimulation.
These events occurred during combined therapy with zotepine and haloperidol.
The ejaculations were not associated with pleasurable sensations and caused discomfort.

Findings:

Discontinuation of zotepine led to the complete resolution of spontaneous ejaculations.
Zotepine was identified as the causative agent for the drug-induced spontaneous ejaculation.
This case represents a rare reported instance of zotepine-related sexual dysfunction.

Implications:

Clinicians should be aware of the potential for zotepine to cause spontaneous ejaculation.
Recognizing and managing such sexual side effects is crucial for patient adherence to antipsychotic treatment.
Further investigation into the mechanisms of zotepine-induced sexual side effects may be warranted.