Use of Clonazepam in an Elderly Bipolar Patient with Tardive Dyskinesia: A Case Report

Authors: Gerding L.B.1; Labbate L.A.2

Source: Annals of Clinical Psychiatry, Volume 11, Number 2, June 1999 , pp. 87-89(3)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an adverse effect of long-term neuroleptic use. An effective treatment for TD is needed, especially if chronic neuroleptic therapy is indicated. The treatment of TD in the elderly is not well established. We present here the case of an 81-year-old male with TD who had a significant reduction in dyskinetic and dystonic movements when treated with clonazenam.

Keywords: Tardive dyskinesia; treatment; clonazepam; elderly

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Medical University of South Carolina and VA Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina 29401 2: Medical University of South Carolina and VA Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina 29401. labbatel@musc.edu

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