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Abstract

J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2015; 6(4): 586-7.
doi  10.4103/0976-3147.169804
PMID 4692022

Sertraline induced acute mandibular dystonia

Abstract


Specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors have been linked with the occurrence of drug-induced parkinsonism, dystonia, dyskinesia, and akathisia. Here, we describe a patient with a diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder and depression who developed severe mandibular dystonia with sertraline in the absence of concurrent prescription of medications, which have potential action on the dopaminergic system. This case highlights the need for clinicians to be aware of this alarming acute adverse effect with sertraline, which is conventionally considered to be well-tolerated and safe.

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