Antipsychotic Movement Disorders: Types & Treatment
Introduction and Historical Context of Antipsychotic-Associated Movement Disorders Antipsychotic-associated movement disorders represent a significant category of adverse drug reactions resulting from the pharmacological intervention used to treat severe psychiatric conditions, primarily schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These disorders are often collectively referred to as extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) because they involve the extrapyramidal motor system, a […]