Clozapine + bulk-forming laxatives — obstruction/perforation
- Clozapine can cause severe GI hypomotility
- Bulk fiber adds stool volume
- but does not fix poor propulsion
- Can worsen obstruction/impaction risk
- Prefer osmotic + stimulant laxative plan
- Avoid psyllium/bulk agents in CIGH
Interaction at a glance
- Can worsen obstruction/impaction risk
- Avoid psyllium/bulk agents in CIGH
Mechanism
- Bulk fiber adds stool volume
- but does not fix poor propulsion
Clinical consequence
- Can worsen obstruction/impaction risk
Management
- Clozapine can cause severe GI hypomotility
- Prefer osmotic + stimulant laxative plan
- Avoid psyllium/bulk agents in CIGH
Self-check
- What is the main clinical risk of Clozapine + bulk-forming laxatives?
Can worsen obstruction/impaction risk.
- What is preferred when managing Clozapine + bulk-forming laxatives?
osmotic + stimulant laxative plan.
- What is the preferred management of Clozapine + bulk-forming laxatives?
Avoid psyllium/bulk agents in CIGH.
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