Escitalopram Induced Priapism

Abstract

Priapism, a rare but potentially dangerous condition has been linked with numerous psychotropic agents. Trazodone is already well known for this side effect, followed by antipsychotics. In last two decades there have been few individual reports of SSRI induced priapism. Escitalopram a relatively new selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) becoming widely administered. We report here on the first instance to our knowledge, a case of priapism which occurred following use of Escitalopram. Thus, this case highlights need for clinicians to become aware of this association and its subsequent severe morbidity.