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Responding to the Challenge of Dopamine Receptor Blockers

January 10, 2012

FEATURED SEARCH TERM: neuroleptic malignant syndrome

This search term produces useful resources for minimizing the risks and managing the disabling adverse effects of dopamine(Drug information on dopamine) receptor blockers. In this recent review, movement disorder specialists from University College London describe important factors in differential diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia, and discuss strategies for practical management.

RESULT: Tardive movement disorders: a practical approach
Practical Neurology | Dec 1, 2011 (Free abstract. Full text $30)

In describing the range of causes for movement disorder syndromes, these authors say that the evidence does not always restrict your options to removing the offending neuroleptics or changing drugs. In some cases, they suggest, consider symptomatic or suppressive treatments such as deep brain stimulation. The evidence for these is limited but “encouraging,” they say.

RESULT: Spectrum of tardive syndromes: clinical recognition and management
Postgraduate Medicine | Dec 3, 2010 (Free abstract. Full text $30)

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