PS-059 Aripiprazole induced dysphagia: A case report

Background

Dysphagia is an uncommon adverse reaction caused by psychotropic drugs. It is a principal manifestation of extrapyramidal symptoms and the main reason for malnutrition, weight loss, bronchopneumonia related to aspiration and asphyxia. It is a serious dysfunction that requires early diagnosis and treatment because of associated morbidity and mortality. The data sheet for aripiprazole describes dysphagia as an uncommon adverse...