Drug-induced parkinsonism (pseudoparkinsonism)

A syndrome resembling parkinson’s disease, resulting from the dopamine-blocking action of antipsychotics, particularly the conventional antipsychotic medications. The symptoms include akinesia (reduced voluntary motor movements), masklike facies, and a coarse, pill-rolling tremor. The tremor is less common in this syndrome than in the naturally occurring disorder.


 


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