Life-threatening tardive dyskinesia

Br J Clin Pract. 1996 Apr-May;50(3):175-6.

Abstract

We present the case of a patient with severe tardive dyskinesia that led to dehydration. Clinicians need to recognise that tardive dyskinesia is a potentially life-threatening condition, and familiarise themselves with its management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Clonazepam / therapeutic use
  • Dehydration / etiology*
  • Dehydration / therapy
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / complications*
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / drug therapy
  • Fatigue / etiology*
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Haloperidol / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Schizophrenia / complications
  • Sulpiride / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Clonazepam
  • Sulpiride
  • Haloperidol