Abstract
Tardive dystonia is an uncommon, disabling side effect of antipsychotic medication that is generally believed to be resistant to treatment. On the basis of a literature review and their experience, the authors propose treatment strategies and report the results of treatment in four patients.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
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Baclofen / therapeutic use
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Benzodiazepines / therapeutic use
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Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy
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Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / drug therapy
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Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / etiology*
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Dystonia / chemically induced*
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Dystonia / drug therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Parasympatholytics / therapeutic use
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Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy
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Sex Factors
Substances
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Antipsychotic Agents
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Parasympatholytics
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Benzodiazepines
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Baclofen