Example sentences for: incontinence

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  • Clozapine abolished the electromyogram (EMG) recorded from the EUS during the rising phase of a bladder contraction before urine is voided (similar to the "guarding reflex" [ 8 9 ] ). In addition, clozapine also abolished the high frequency oscillations in the bladder pressure and accompanying bursts in the external urethral sphincter EMG, that are present during the expulsion phase of the micturition profile of the rat [ 7 ] . In the clinical literature, clozapine therapy is associated with a high incidence (up to 44% in a recent study [ 10 ] ) of urinary incontinence and enuresis.

  • Urinary incontinence as a result of olanzapine [ 12 ] or clozapine [ 15 ] therapy was treated effectively with ephedrine (alpha adrenergic receptor agonist), suggesting a possible alpha1 effect.

  • In one report, twenty-eight (28%) of patients on risperidone developed at least transient urinary incontinence, compared to 13% before starting treatment [ 18 ] . Other reports also suggest urinary incontinence associated with risperidone therapy [ 17 19 ] .

  • While there are several reports of urinary disturbances following clozapine therapy [ 3 10 15 ] , there are relatively few reports of urinary incontinence with risperidone or olanzapine.

  • Constipation is "the discomfort associated with reduced frequency of bowel movements" [ 67 ] . If left unmanaged, it can lead to abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting, overflow incontinence, tenesmus, fecal impaction, or even bowel obstruction.


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