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A Case of Amisulpride Induced Tardive Blepharospasm in Schizophrenia / 대한정신약물학회지
Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology ; : 122-125, 2012.
Artigo em Coreano | WPRIM | ID: wpr-169892
ABSTRACT
Tardive blepharospam is characterized by repetitive, forceful, and sustained involuntary contractions of the orbicularis oculi. We report here one case of neuroleptic-induced tardive blepharospasm that developed during high-dose amisulpride treatment and was treated with clozapine. The patient was a 29-year-old man with a 6-year history of schizophrenia. After 33 months of amisulpride treatment (1200 mg/day), involuntary eye-blinking had developed. Following exclusion of all other possible etiopathological causes of the blepharospasm, we decided to switch the drug treatment from amisulpride to clozapine. On the fourteenth day of clozapine (250 mg/day) treatment, we observed significant improvements in eye-blinking and psychotic symptoms. Four months later, the eye-blinking had remitted completely. We suggest that amisulpride may cause blepharospasm and lead to an impaired ability to perform daily activities. Therefore, we recommend that clinicians regularly monitor involuntary movements in patients receiving antipsychotic treatment, especially when high doses of amisulpride are involved.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Compostos Organotiofosforados / Esquizofrenia / Sulpirida / Blefarospasmo / Clozapina / Discinesias / Contratos Limite: Adulto / Humanos Idioma: Coreano Revista: Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology Ano de publicação: 2012 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Compostos Organotiofosforados / Esquizofrenia / Sulpirida / Blefarospasmo / Clozapina / Discinesias / Contratos Limite: Adulto / Humanos Idioma: Coreano Revista: Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology Ano de publicação: 2012 Tipo de documento: Artigo