Tiapride in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia: a clinical and biochemical study.

Abstract

The effect of tiapride treatment was investigated in 10 patients with tardive dyskinesia. The effects of the drug on the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, parkinsonian symptoms, and patients' mental conditions were evaluated using standardized rating scales before and weekly during the 28-day drug trial. Patients were reassessed 14 days after withdrawal of tiapride. The symptoms of tardive dyskinesia significantly improved during treatment and deteriorated after tiapride was withdrawn. Parkinsonian symptoms remained unchanged both during and after treatment. The patients' mental conditions significantly improved while they were taking tiapride, and did not appreciably deteriorate after treatment was discontinued. Plasma prolactin levels increased significantly during treatment, while plasma dopamine-beta-hydroxylase activity did not change.

• Authors: A Perényi, M Arató, G Bagdy, E Frecska, R Szücs
• Journal: The Journal of clinical psychiatry (J Clin Psychiatry) Vol. 46 Issue 6 Pg. 229-31 (Jun 1985) ISSN: 0160-6689 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2860098 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antipsychotic Agents
• Benzamides
• Prolactin
• Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase
• Tiapamil Hydrochloride

Topics

• Adult
• Antipsychotic Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Benzamides (therapeutic use)
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase (blood)
• Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced (drug therapy, physiopathology, psychology)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neurologic Examination
• Parkinson Disease, Secondary (drug therapy, physiopathology, psychology)
• Prolactin (blood)
• Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
• Tiapamil Hydrochloride (therapeutic use)
• Time Factors