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Dystonie reactions and hallucinations: a rare adverse-effect?
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 September 2015
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Dystonie reactions and hallucinations: a rare adverse-effect? One of the intriguing side-effects of neuroleptics is the acute dystonie reaction like oculogyric crises. It is seldom mentioned that the dystonie reaction may be combined with hallucinations. This combination of acute dystonia with hallucinations may be explained by overstimulation of dopamine-receptors in the striatal neurons. Awareness of these hallucinations as a complication of neuroleptics is essential to prevent that neuroleptic dose will be increased; instead it must be lowered. Prevention of the dystonia is critical. These side effects may be suppressed with anti-parkinsonian drugs. Information to the patient in due time may prevent anxiety about the side effects.
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