Iatrogenic Salivary Gland Swelling

Abstract

Objective:

To report the first case series study of two patients who developed parotid gland swelling while taking clozapine.

Case Summaries:

Transient, unilateral parotid swelling was noted in two patients who were on clozapine.

Discussion:

Some patients who have hypersalivation develop unilateral parotid swelling. The swelling tends to resolve spontaneously within a few hours.

Conclusions:

Clinicians should be aware of this potential spontaneously reversible reaction. J Pharm Technol 1995;11:18–20.