Management of clozapine-induced constipation

This article was first published on March 23, 2020. It was last reviewed/ updated on January 15, 2024. Constipation is one of the most important potential side effects of clozapine and is the result of clozapine-induced gastrointestinal hypomotility (CIGH). Let’s start with some basic facts about it: – Constipation occurs in at least 30% of…