Bilateral ulnar nerve paralysis: an unreported complication of drug-induced extrapyramidal rigidity.
OBJECTIVE
This case report describes a very unusual consequence of drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects.


METHODS
The patient developed bilateral ulnar nerve paralysis.


METHODS
The treatment consisted of anticholinergic medication and physiotherapy.


RESULTS
The patient made a complete recovery over a period of 8 months.


CONCLUSIONS
There is a need to ensure compliance with anticholinergic medication when using depot neuroleptic medication.
Sampath
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V.A. Medical Center, Chillicothe, Oh 45601, USA.
Pandurangi
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AK
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001480:Basal Ganglia Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012563:Schizophrenia, Paranoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D014268:Trifluoperazine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014459:Ulnar Nerve
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D014268:Trifluoperazine