Tardive dyskinesia in schizophrenic patients: correlation with negative symptoms.
The relationship between severity of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and the prominence of negative symptoms was assessed in 25 right-handed, medicated schizophrenic patients. TD was quantified using ultrasound detectors and frequency measurement techniques as well as with observer rating scales. Electromechanical studies revealed a systematic relationship between TD severity and negative symptoms; TD was more severe in patients with fewer negative symptoms. The correlation was small in magnitude.
Bartzokis
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Department of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine.
Hill
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Altshuler
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Cummings
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Wirshing
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May
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001288:Attention / Q000187:drug effects; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D009042:Motivation / Q000187:drug effects; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000187:drug effects; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012307:Risk Factors; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents