OBJECTIVE: This case report describes a very unusual consequence of drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects. CLINICAL PICTURE: The patient developed bilateral ulnar nerve paralysis. TREATMENT: The treatment consisted of anticholinergic medication and physiotherapy. OUTCOME: The patient made a complete recovery over a period of 8 months. CONCLUSIONS: There is a need to ensure compliance with anticholinergic medication when using depot neuroleptic medication.
OBJECTIVE: This case report describes a very unusual consequence of drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects. CLINICAL PICTURE: The patient developed bilateral ulnar nerve paralysis. TREATMENT: The treatment consisted of anticholinergic medication and physiotherapy. OUTCOME: The patient made a complete recovery over a period of 8 months. CONCLUSIONS: There is a need to ensure compliance with anticholinergic medication when using depot neuroleptic medication.