Tardive dystonia: four case histories

J Clin Psychiatry. 1990 Jan;51(1):17-20.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Baclofen / therapeutic use
  • Benzodiazepines / therapeutic use
  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / drug therapy
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / etiology*
  • Dystonia / chemically induced*
  • Dystonia / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parasympatholytics / therapeutic use
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy
  • Sex Factors

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Parasympatholytics
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Baclofen