Oct 16, 2025 · Long-acting injectable antipsychotics are linked to a lower risk for disease relapse and mortality than oral antipsychotics in adults with schizophrenia, a new study shows.

Acute Dystonic Reactions Acute dystonic reactions are the most frequent extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) from metoclopramide and typically occur within 24–48 h of initiating treatment, thus ...

Jun 10, 2025 · It often appears alongside other signs like a softer, monotone voice or reduced arm swing while walking — both early signs of extrapyramidal dysfunction.

Jul 29, 2024 · Tardive dyskinesia, often underdiagnosed and undertreated, hinders patient adherence to antipsychotics, affecting mental health treatment and caregivers' well-being, reports Dr Daniel …

Another important consideration is HIV-infected patients' increased sensitivity to antipsychotic-induced extrapyramidal symptoms, thought to be related to the damage to basal ganglia observed in ...

May 8, 2024 · The novel investigational antipsychotic KarXT was effective and well tolerated in adults with schizophrenia experiencing acute psychosis in a second phase 3 trial.

It has the advantage of either parenteral (including subcutaneous) or oral dosing, but side effects including extrapyramidal reactions are not uncommon. [43] Tardive dyskinesia represents a ...

Feb 7, 2024 · Patients with schizophrenia discharged on an LAI antipsychotic had significantly lower 30-day psychiatric readmission rates than those sent home with an oral antipsychotic.

Dec 29, 2008 · The potential for the development of extrapyramidal side effects is better understood now that atypical antipsychotic medications have been used prospectively and in larger patient populations.

Feb 18, 2025 · CBD has shown promise as a treatment for psychosis in small studies and case reports. A large, international trial launching in April aims to put those findings to the test.