Tardive dystonia: four case histories.
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.
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Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Philadelphia 19129.
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Simpson
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D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001418:Baclofen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D012737:Sex Factors
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D010276:Parasympatholytics; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D001418:Baclofen