| Literature DB >> 17000343 |
Kelvin L Chou1, Joseph H Friedman.
Abstract
Tardive syndromes are characterized by abnormal involuntary movements that occur after prolonged exposure to drugs that block dopamine receptors. The prevalence and incidence of tardive syndromes are much higher in elderly individuals, and the number of elderly patients receiving antipsychotics has been increasing. This article summarizes the clinical phenomenology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and treatment of these disorders in elderly individuals.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17000343 DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2006.06.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Geriatr Med ISSN: 0749-0690 Impact factor: 3.076