Tardive Meige′s syndrome associated with olanzapine
Meige′s syndrome is characterized by blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. It has been reported as a complication of typical antipsychotics. To the best of our knowledge, case of olanzapine-induced tardive Meige′s syndrome has not been reported in the literature. We we are...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2011;volume=14;issue=2;spage=133;epage=134;aulast=Aggarwal |
| Summary: | Meige′s syndrome is characterized by blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. It has been reported as a complication of typical antipsychotics. To the best of our knowledge, case of olanzapine-induced tardive Meige′s syndrome has not been reported in the literature. We we are reporting report a case of Meige′s syndrome developing after long term therapy with olanzapine. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-2327 1998-3549 |