Antipsychotic-Related Movement Disorders
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 31 October 2024
Extrapyramidal symptoms are movement disorders associated with antipsychotics and include acute dystonias, akathisia, Parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotic-related Parkinsonism and akathisia are the most commonly encountered antipsychotic related movement disorders. Tardive dyskinesia occurs with long-term antipsychotic use and can be very impactful on quality of life. Treatment options exist for those with tardive dyskinesia dependent on antipsychotics.
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