Sulpiride-induced tardive dystonia

Mov Disord. 1990;5(1):83-4. doi: 10.1002/mds.870050119.

Abstract

Sulpiride is a selective D2-receptor antagonist with antipsychotic and antidepressant properties. Although initially thought to be free of extrapyramidal side effects, sulpiride-induced tardive dyskinesia and parkinsonism have been reported occasionally. We studied a 37-year-old man who developed persistent segmental dystonia within 2 months after starting sulpiride therapy. We could not find any previous reports of sulpiride-induced tardive dystonia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / etiology*
  • Dystonia / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy
  • Receptors, Dopamine / drug effects
  • Receptors, Dopamine D2
  • Sulpiride / adverse effects*
  • Sulpiride / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Receptors, Dopamine
  • Receptors, Dopamine D2
  • Sulpiride