Psychiatry Investig.
2013 Mar;10(1):95-97.
Acute Dystonia after Using Single Dose Duloxetine: Case Report
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- 1Department of Psychiatry, Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. dr_gorkem@yahoo.com
- 2Department of Psychiatry, Bartin State Hospital, Bartin, Turkey.
- 3Department of Psychiatry Ankara, Yildirim Beyazit University Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Turkey.
Abstract
- Duloxetine is a balanced and potent serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor which is known to be effective in depression and anxiety disorders. The common adverse effects include dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, somnolence, dizziness and constipation. Reported adverse effects of the extra pyramidal symptoms (EPS) are rare. In this case, a patient who suffered from acute dystonia, after only one dose of 30 mg duloxetine is presented.
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