Bromazepam-induced dystonia

Biomed Pharmacother. 1992;46(8):375-6. doi: 10.1016/0753-3322(92)90306-r.

Abstract

Benzodiazepines are drugs with a good tolerance that are widely used for the treatment of anxiety. Extrapyramidal side-effects are unusual. Diazepam is effective for the treatment of drug-induced dystonias, nevertheless there are some reports of Diazepam-induced dystonia. We report a case history of a patient who developed oromandibular dystonia after taking Bromazepam. The possible mechanisms that cause drug-induced dystonia are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bromazepam / adverse effects*
  • Bromazepam / pharmacology
  • Dystonia / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Masticatory Muscles

Substances

  • Bromazepam