Nocturnal enuresis with antipsychotic medication

Br J Psychiatry. 2012 Jan;200(1):7-9. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.111.095737.

Abstract

Nocturnal enuresis can be discomfiting and troublesome. There is increasing evidence that as a side-effect of second-generation antipsychotics, particularly clozapine, it may be underrecognised. Direct but sensitive questioning may be required to elicit this side-effect. We briefly review possible mechanisms of this problem, and management and treatment options.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Benzodiazepines / adverse effects*
  • Clozapine / adverse effects*
  • Dibenzothiazepines / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nocturnal Enuresis / epidemiology*
  • Risperidone / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Dibenzothiazepines
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Clozapine
  • Risperidone