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Bilateral ulnar nerve paralysis: an unreported complication of drug-induced extrapyramidal rigidity
1V.A. Medical Center, Chillicothe, Oh 45601, USA.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|June 1, 1997
Abstract
Objective:
This case report describes a very unusual consequence of drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects.
Clinical Picture:
The patient developed bilateral ulnar nerve paralysis.
Treatment:
The treatment consisted of anticholinergic medication and physiotherapy.
Outcome:
The patient made a complete recovery over a period of 8 months.
Conclusions:
There is a need to ensure compliance with anticholinergic medication when using depot neuroleptic medication.