Extrapyramidal symptoms

Topic: Mental health

Movement disorders caused by dopamine blockade, especially with first-generation antipsychotics: acute dystonia (sudden, painful muscle spasms, e.g. of the face, neck or larynx), akathisia (distressing motor restlessness), parkinsonism (rigidity, slowed movement, tremor) and, later, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary lip and tongue movements), which can be permanent. Screen regularly with tools such as the AIMS; acute dystonia affecting the airway is an emergency.

Also known as:

EPS, Extrapyramidal side effects, Tardive dyskinesia

In Turkish:

Ekstrapiramidal belirtiler