Some Causes of Dystonia
Type | Examples |
|---|---|
Disorders | Genetic disorders, such as generalized dystonia and dopa-responsive dystonia A severe lack of oxygen to the brain (which may occur at birth or later in life) Toxicity due to accumulation of certain metals (such as copper inWilson disease) |
Drugs | Medications used to relieve nausea (antiemetics), such as metoclopramide and prochlorperazine Medications used to treat psychosis (antipsychotic medications), such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, haloperidol, and thiothixene |
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