Tardive syndromes in the elderly.
Tardive syndromes are characterized by abnormal involuntary movements that occur after prolonged exposure to drugs that block dopamine receptors. The prevalence and incidence of tardive syndromes are much higher in elderly individuals, and the number of elderly patients receiving antipsychotics has been increasing. This article summarizes the clinical phenomenology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and treatment of these disorders in elderly individuals.
Chou
Kelvin L
KL
Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Brown Medical School, 227 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886, USA. Kevin_Chou@brown.edu
Friedman
Joseph H
JH
D000368:Aged; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009626:Terminology as Topic