Fluoxetine Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms : Case Reports
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چکیده
This case report describes the induction of extrapyramidal symptoms with fluoxetine, which is reported to be a rare phenomenon. A dopamine blockade at the nigrostriatal level primarily mediated by serotonin has been proposed as the probable mechanism.
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دوره 40 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998