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Case Study

Aripiprazole is associated with early onset of Tardive Dyskinesia like presentation in a patient with ABI and psychosis

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Pages 99-102 | Received 22 Aug 2007, Accepted 21 Nov 2007, Published online: 03 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Purpose: This report describes the early onset Tardive Dyskinesia like presentation during treatment with Aripiprazole.

Case study: The patient, who had a history of acquired brain injury, was receiving treatment for his psychotic illness characterized by persecutory delusions, second person auditory hallucinations, self-neglect and challenging behaviours. Tardive Dyskinesia is not a well reported side-effect of Aripiprazole.

Conclusions: This report demonstrates onset of this side-effect upon commencement of Aripiprazole and cessation of this side-effect upon termination of this medication. This case report highlights the need for careful monitoring of neurological side-effects in patients with acquired brain injury requiring treatment with anti-psychotic medication.

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