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Drug-Induced Dyskinesia Treated with Korean Medicine: A Case Report
- Source :
- Journal of Acupuncture Research, Vol 40, Iss 2, Pp 150-155 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- MEDrang Inc., 2023.
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Abstract
- Drug-induced dyskinesia is an involuntary muscle movement caused by various dopamine receptor-blocking drug exposure, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antiemetics. Causative drug removal is the main treatment for drug-induced dyskinesia whenever possible because its pathophysiology lacks a universally accepted mechanism; however, the symptoms can persist for years or decades in many patients even after causative drug removal. Herein, we present a case of drug-induced dyskinesia in a 61-year-old female patient who consumed medication for approximately 10 years for her depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Cervical and facial dyskinesia was suggested to be related to perphenazine and levosulpiride administration. The patient received acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, and chuna treatment for 81 days during hospitalization. The symptoms were evaluated using the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale, Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale, Tsui’s score, and Numeric Rating Scale, which revealed remarkable improvement, suggesting the effectiveness of combined Korean medicine for drug-induced dyskinesia.
Details
- Language :
- English, Korean
- ISSN :
- 2586288X and 25862898
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Acupuncture Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.45c6b2fd726546ba89e0edb6b04922c9
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.13045/jar.2023.00031