Tardive Dyskinesia Due to Short-Term and Low-Dose Use of Trifluoperazine: A Case Report
Abstract
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a disorder characterised by purposeless and involuntary movements affecting any part of the body. These movements typically occur in the oro-facial area and the patient is usually unaware of them. TD is rarely seen secondary to short-term and low-dose use of antipsychotics. Herein, we present a short-term and low-dose trifluoperazine-induced TD. The patient was a 38-years-old female patient who was being treated with trifluoperazine 1 mg/day with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. The symptoms of TD appeared three months after the introduction of trifluoperazine, decreased gradually and ceased at the six months of discontinuation. Data on TD treatment are limited, and the best management strategy remains prevention.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Yasar Kapici
This is me
0000-0002-9248-9426
Türkiye
Behice Han-almis
0000-0002-9440-2451
Türkiye
Publication Date
April 21, 2020
Submission Date
June 28, 2019
Acceptance Date
April 17, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 3 Number: 1