Open AccessDrug-induced movement disorders
Author(s) -
Jack J. Chen
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
mental health clinician
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2168-9709
DOI - 10.9740/mhc.n90206
Subject(s) - akathisia , tardive dyskinesia , movement disorders , parkinsonism , dyskinesia , dystonia , drug , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychiatry , antipsychotic , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , parkinson's disease , disease
This comprehensive review covers approaches for both the recognition and management of drug-induced movement disorders. Pharmacotherapeutic approaches for treating akathisia, dystonia, Parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia are explored. The importance of early detection via periodic assessment is discussed.
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