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What Causes Twitching On Arms And Legs While On Treatment For Schizophrenia?
I am working on medical home work and need a answer for this question 6. Stephanie has had schizophrenia for two years and has tried many different types of medication. Her new therapist has prescribed her a medication, but the side effects make her arms and legs twitch a lot.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Twitching in a known case of Schizophrenia under treatment, can occur due to following reasons:
-Residual anxiety symptoms.
-Extrapyramidal Side effects of medications.
-Vitamin deficiency
-Poor water intake.
So, evaluation is needed to rule out above possibilities. Same time start some multivitamins and drink adequate water.
Take care,
www.99doctor.com
Welcome to HCM.
Twitching in a known case of Schizophrenia under treatment, can occur due to following reasons:
-Residual anxiety symptoms.
-Extrapyramidal Side effects of medications.
-Vitamin deficiency
-Poor water intake.
So, evaluation is needed to rule out above possibilities. Same time start some multivitamins and drink adequate water.
Take care,
www.99doctor.com
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