Tardive akathisia due to sulpiride

Clin Neuropharmacol. 1994 Oct;17(5):481-3. doi: 10.1097/00002826-199410000-00013.

Abstract

A 56 year-old woman who suffered from parkinsonism, oro-lingual dyskinesia (OLD) and tardive akathisia (TA) due to sulpiride is reported. OLD and TA appeared after sulpiride withdrawal. The patient was successfully treated with tetrabenazine even a mild parkinsonism was present. TA seems to be related with an apparent dopaminergic hyperactivity and it has to be differentiated of other neuroleptic-induced movement disorders such as restless legs syndrome in order of an appropriate treatment. Sulpiride has the same possible side effects than classic neuroleptics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Akathisia, Drug-Induced / etiology*
  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / adverse effects*
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Dopamine Antagonists / adverse effects*
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Parkinson Disease, Secondary / etiology
  • Sulpiride / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Dopamine Antagonists
  • Sulpiride