Factors associated with the initiation of laxative use in the same patients with schizophrenia over a 20‐year period: Retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Yasushi Kawamata (Author), Norio Sugawara (Author), Taro Sasaki (Author), Saaya Yokoyama (Author), Hiroaki Okayasu (Author), Masataka Shinozaki (Author), Yoshitaka Takeuchi (Author), Aoi Sato (Author), Takaaki Ishikawa (Author), Hazuki Komahashi‐Sasaki (Author), Kensuke Miyazaki (Author), Takashi Fukasawa (Author), Hanako Furukori (Author), Norio Yasui‐Furukori (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Constipation is a common adverse effect of antipsychotics, but little investigation has been conducted. We aimed to address the factors associated with the initiation of laxative use in the same patients with schizophrenia over a 20‐year period. Methods We enrolled patients with...