Tardive dystonia: causes

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

Tardive dystonia: causes. Long-term antipsychotics, Young males, Associated tardive dyskinesia. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Possible risk factors

  • Long-term antipsychotics
  • Young males
  • Associated tardive dyskinesia

Causes

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References

  1. Tan E-K, Jankovic J. Tardive and idiopathic oromandibular dystonia: a clinical comparison. JNNP 2000; 68:186-190.
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  4. Kiriakakis V, Bhatia KP, Quinn NP, Marsden CD. The natural history of tardive dystonia. A long-term follow-up study of 107 cases. Brain 1998; 121:2053-2066.

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