Acute dystonic reaction: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Acute dystonic reaction: causes. Lamotrigine, Gabapentin. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)

  • Lamotrigine
  • Gabapentin

Anti-emetics and antihistamines

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Antimicrobials

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Other drugs

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Abuse substances

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References

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  3. Rohman L, Hebron A. Acute dystonic reaction caused by gabapentin. J Emerg Med 2014; 46:e89. 
  4. Edwards M, Koo MW, Tse RK. Oculogyric crisis after metoclopramide therapy. Optom Vis Sci 1989; 66:179-180.
  5. Bawany FI, Khan MS, Naeem M, Shoaib AB. Cetirizine: an antihistamine associated with dystonia and oculogyric crises. J Pak Med Assoc 2013; 63:1216. 
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