A Guide to the Extrapyramidal Side-Effects of Antipsychotic

Abstract

This volume discusses the extensive clinical boundaries of acute dystonias, drug-induced parkinsonism, akathisia and tardive dyskinesia, providing demographic and epidemioilogical context, while illustrating how prescribing choices impact powerfully on their development. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and rewritten to include new material, including a new chapter, and a much expanded reference list. Written in a light, engaging style, liberally illustrated with clinical examples, it also invites readers to consider on-going controversies; subjective drug effects, the relationship between 'akathisia' and restless legs, the status of the concept of 'atypicality', etc. Informative reading for trainees as well as established practitioners in the field of psychiatry, neurology, primary care and geriatrics. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)