Spontaneous improvement of tardive dystonia during mania.
Two cases of bipolar affective disorder with tardive dystonic symptoms seemed to improve only with mood elevation, whether the latter occurred spontaneously or was 'induced' pharmacologically. Such cases could prove an interesting locus for the investigation of both affective disorders and tardive dyskinesias.
University of Istanbul, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Gapa, Turkey.
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Yazici
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Kantemir
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Taştaban
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Uçok
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Ozgüroğlu
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012008:Recurrence
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D008094:Lithium