Table 1 Antipsychotic formulations and side-effect profiles
From: Management of constipation in patients with schizophrenia—a case study and review of literature
Name | Route | Likelihood of Induced Constipation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Olanzapine | IM | ++ | Constipation secondary to weight gain, metabolic issues |
PO | |||
Clozapine | PO | +++ | Constipation secondary Metabolic issues |
Chlorpromazine | PO | ++ | Anticholinergic, Atony of colon |
Thioridazine | PO | +++ | Anticholinergic |
IM |