Tardive dyskinesia in older patients.

摘要: Neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia, which often appears in middle-aged and older adults early the course of treatment with low doses conventional antipsychotics, is 5 to 6 times more prevalent elderly than younger patients. In addition age, other risk factors for dyskinesia include extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), cumulative amounts neuroleptics, duration neuroleptic treatment, history alcohol abuse and/or dependence. The atypical have a liability EPS, are likely also potential despite paucity controlled studies. Starting maintenance antipsychotics should generally be lower adults.