title: Aripiprazole-induced parkinsonism.
abstract: Dopamine receptor antagonism is associated not only with antipsychotic action, but also with the generation of extrapyramidal side-effects of antipsychotic medications. Positron emission tomography studies reveal that an approximate 60-70% blockade of the D2 receptors is required for typical antipsychotics to be efficacious, but a blockade of > or =75-80% results in acute extrapyramidal side-effects. The newer atypical antipsychotics have a lower propensity to produce extrapyramidal side-effects. A new class of antipsychotics with a novel pharmacological profile and improved tolerability have emerged, comprising the 'dopamine-serotonin system stabilizers' of which aripiprazole is the first agent. We present the case of a patient who developed parkinsonism during treatment with aripiprazole.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, 68198, USA. doctorshama@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ashish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Sorrell
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000068180:Aripiprazole; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020734:Parkinsonian Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010879:Piperazines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015363:Quinolones / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D010879:Piperazines; D015363:Quinolones; D000068180:Aripiprazole