In three schizophrenic patients long-term neuroleptic treatment induced Tourette-like symptoms. There seems to be a partial overlap in the pathogenesis of Tourette syndrome and tardive dyskinesia. In five Tourette patients treatment with pimozide was very effective inducing only few side-effects. Long-term neuroleptic treatment may, however, aggravate the symptoms in the long run. A combination treatment with tetrabenazine and pimozide is suggested.
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Fog, R., & Pakkenberg, H. (1980). Theoretical and clinical aspects of the Tourette syndrome (chronic multiple tic). Journal of Neural Transmission. Supplementum, (16), 211–215. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-8582-7_24
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