[Drug-induced movement disorders: tardive syndromes]

Abstract

Persistent drug-induced movement disorders (tardive syndromes) remain an important clinical problem and consist of a variety of involuntary movements appearing in a patient exposed to a dopamine-blocking agent. The current state of knowledge on this topic is summarised in this article. Clinical aspects (tardive dyskinesia, tardive dystonia and other forms), prevalence, risk factors, prevention and management are discussed.