Article
Neuroleptic induced tardive dyskinesa in a patient on treatment for schizophrenia: a case report
East African Medical Journal
Publication Date
7-1-2009
Document Type
Case Report
Disciplines
Abstract
In this case, a thirty six year old patient on treatment for schizophrenia is described with severe tardive dyskinesia. The most likely cause is long term treatment with two highly potent typical antipsychotic medications. The patient was initially treated with Benzhexol, an anticholinergic agent with the potential to induce or aggravate the disorder. This case discusses the common presentation and management of neuroleptic induced tardive dyskinesia.
Citation Information
Lukoye Atwoli, G. MANGURO, P. OWITI and D. NDAMBUKI. "Neuroleptic induced tardive dyskinesa in a patient on treatment for schizophrenia: a case report" East African Medical Journal Vol. 86 Iss. 7 (2009) p. 354 - 356 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lukoye_atwoli/26/
This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.