Letter to the Editor February 1, 2002

Clozapine and Tardive Dyskinesia

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J Clin Psychiatry 2002;63(2):167-168

Article Abstract

Letter to the Editor

Sir: In general, it is assumed that clozapine does not cause tardive dyskinesia. In fact, clozapine is used to treat the often permanent and disabling condition. A few reports, however, have demonstrated that tardive dyskinesia, although rare, can result from clozapine use.