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Which antipsychotics may have a higher risk of priapism?

Question from a Member: A Caucasian male patient in his 30s with a primary psychotic disorder had developed priapism on perphenazine and quetiapine. He was also on hydroxyzine, escitalopram, and oxcarbazepine. Which antipsychotic would be safer for treating him? In another article on this website, we discussed potential risk factors for priapism. Please see: What…

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