Managing Extrapyramidal Symptoms: Clinical Pointers

Nov 29, 2020

In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and management of extrapyramidal symptoms.

Here are some questions Dr. Pontone addresses:

• Are there any biomarkers or neuroimaging studies that help us differentiate drug-induced EPS from Parkinson’s disease?
• What can you do after you identify extrapyramidal symptoms? What should be your first step?
• Is it okay to use anticholinergic agents prophylactically?
• What is the prognosis for extrapyramidal symptoms?
• How long does it typically take for extrapyramidal symptoms to remit?

Faculty: Greg Pontone, M.D.

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