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Paliperidone-associated motor tics.

Authors :
Hsieh, Ming-Han
Chiu, Nan-Ying
Source :
General Hospital Psychiatry. May/Jun2014, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p360.e7-360.e8. 0p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: Paliperidone-associated motor tics. Method: Case report. Results: We report a 30-year-old man with schizophrenia who developed motor tics (eye blinking) after treatment of paliperidone up to 15 mg daily. Conclusion: Tic-like symptoms, from simple eye blinking to complex Tourette-like syndrome, may occur during paliperidone treatment, especially with high dose. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01638343
Volume :
36
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
General Hospital Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95621529
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2014.01.003