Tardive Dyskinesia Suppression Seen During Catatonic State: A Case Report

A 53 year old female with a history of schizophrenia and tardive dyskinesia presented with catatonia following several weeks of disorganized behavior and delusional beliefs. According to history obtained by family, her schizophrenia had been successfully treated for approximately 30 years with clozapine. Upon admission, the patient had no physical signs of tardive dyskinesia or extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). With the administration of lorazepam over the next few days, the patient's catatonia improved greatly.
Source: Psychosomatics - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research