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Escitalopram-Induced Spasmodic Torticollis in an Early Psychosis Service: A Case Report

Hala Elhardlu, Marlene Kelbrick, Jonny Walker, Feras Ali Mustafa
Psychopharmacology Bulletin 56(3): 165-168, 2026/06/05; https://doi.org/10.64719/pb.18546

Abstract

Escitalopram-induced dystonia is a rare but clinically important occurrence. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion in order to intervene early and improve symptoms.

Keywords

escitalopram, extrapyramidal side effects, torticollis

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Hala Elhardlu, Marlene Kelbrick, Jonny Walker, Feras Ali Mustafa. Escitalopram-Induced Spasmodic Torticollis in an Early Psychosis Service: A Case Report. Psychopharmacology Bulletin. 2026/06/05; 56(3):165-168. https://doi.org/10.64719/pb.18546