Multifocal myoclonus induced by haloperidol.
Haloperidol has long been used to manage agitation in dementia, but it is associated with increased side effects. We report the first case of a patient with severe Alzheimer's disease who presented with non-epileptic myoclonus just after haloperidol treatment was initiated.
Domínguez
Cristina
C
Department of Neurology, University Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain.
Benito-León
Julián
J
Bermejo-Pareja
Félix
F
D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000139:chemically induced*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D006220:Haloperidol