Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Acute dystonic reaction associated with increase in trazodone dose: a case report Serotonergic drugs have been used for the treatment of various psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorders, impulse control disorders and especially depression.Gastrointestinal system symptoms, weight changes and sleep disturbances are commonly observed side effects of serotonergic drugs.Drug-induced movement disorders are classically associated with dopamine receptor blocking agents, most notably typical and atypical antipsychotic medications.However, extrapyramidal side effects can also be seen with serotonergic agents, antiemetics, and opioid agonists.The most common extrapyramidal system symptoms are akathisia, dystonia, parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia.We describe a patient who developed an acute dystonic reaction after taking 100 mg trazodone and his symptoms resolved after receiving intra muscular anticholinergic treatment.
Institution: Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi
Language: Turkish
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2110445536