Abstract
The incidence, morbidity, and risk factors for acute extrapyramidal syndromes (EPS) such as akathisia and drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) in neuroleptic-treated elders have not been systematically explored. This study presents data on 17 elderly patients who were prospectively examined for up to 4 weeks for acute EPS, functional and cognitive status, and behavioral disturbances. Seventy-one percent of subjects developed DIP, and 18% developed akathisia. Predictors of DIP included pre-neuroleptic treatment parkinsonian signs and neuroleptic dose, despite use of low doses of neuroleptics. Development of acute EPS was associated with failure to improve behaviorally. New-onset urinary incontinence was the most common functional abnormality. (J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 1991;4:222-225).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 222-225 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Psychiatry and Mental health