Pisa syndrome induced by switching of a choline-esterase inhibitor treatment from donepezil to galantamine: a case report

Pisa syndrome induced by switching of a choline-esterase inhibitor treatment from donepezil to galantamine: a case report

Abstract Background Pisa syndrome (PS) is characterized by an abnormally sustained posture, with flexion of the body and head to one side and slight rotation of the trunk. Although PS most commonly arises as an adverse effect of antipsychotic drugs, choline-esterase inhibitors (ChEIs) are also somet...

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Main Authors: Yu Mimura, Shin Kurose, Taketo Takata, Hajime Tabuchi, Masaru Mimura, Michitaka Funayama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Pisa syndrome
Choline-esterase inhibitor
Galantamine
Dopamine
Nicotinic effects
Extra-pyramidal symptom
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-020-01769-2

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