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In three schizophrenic patients long-term neuroleptic treatment induced Tourette-like symptoms. There seems to be a partial overlap in the pathogenesis of Tourette Syndrome and tardive dyskinesia.
In five Tourette patients treatment with pimozide was very effective inducing only few side-effects. Long-term neuroleptic treatment may, however, aggravate the symptoms in the long run.
A eombination treatment with tetrabenazine and pimozide is suggested.
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Fog, R., Pakkenberg, H. (1980). Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of the Tourette Syndrome (Chronic Multiple Tic). In: Carlsson, A., Jellinger, K., Riederer, P. (eds) Current Topics in Extrapyramidal Disorders. Journal of Neural Transmission, vol 16. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-8582-7_24
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