title: Worsening of Tourette's disorder due to neuroleptic-induced akathisia.
abstract: Of 100 patients with Tourette's disorder, six demonstrated unequivocal worsening after their neuroleptic doses were increased. Akathisia was described in the records of all six patients and seemed to be the cause of the deterioration.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents