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Definition of Extrapyramidal side effects
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Extrapyramidal side effects: Physical symptoms, including tremor, slurred speech, akathesia, dystonia, anxiety, distress, paranoia, and bradyphrenia, that are primarily associated with improper dosing of or unusual reactions to neuroleptic (antipsychotic) medications.
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