Extrapyramidal syndromes caused by antipsychotics.

Introduction: Extrapyramidal syndromes are significant side effects of antipsychotic therapy due to their severity, frequent occurrence and complications. This paper gives a brief summary of the literature with the emphasis on epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, as well as the treatment of extrapyramidal disorders induced by antipsychotics.

Dystonia: Sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures.