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Short and long-term use of antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [[SSRI]], serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), and norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRI) have also resulted in extrapyramidal symptoms. Specifically, duloxetine, sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine, and bupropion have been linked to the induction of extrapyramidal symptoms.

==Treatment==

Anticholinergic drugs are used to control neuroleptic-induced EPS, although akathisia may require beta blockers or even [[benzodiazepines]]. If the EPS are induced by an [[antipsychotic]], EPS may be reduced by dose titration or by switching to an atypical antipsychotic, such as aripiprazole, ziprasidone, [[quetiapine]], olanzapine, [[risperidone]], or clozapine.

Commonly used medications for EPS are anticholinergic agents such as benztropine (Cogentin), [[diphenhydramine]] (Benadryl), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Another common course of treatment includes dopamine agonist agents such as pramipexole. These medications reverse the symptoms of extrapyramidal side effects caused by antipsychotics or other drugs that either directly or indirectly inhibit dopaminergic neurotransmission.

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 Short and long-term use of antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [[SSRI]], serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), and norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRI) have also resulted in extrapyramidal symptoms. Specifically, duloxetine, sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine, and bupropion have been linked to the induction of extrapyramidal symptoms.
+==Treatment==
+Anticholinergic drugs are used to control neuroleptic-induced EPS, although akathisia may require beta blockers or even [[benzodiazepines]]. If the EPS are induced by an [[antipsychotic]], EPS may be reduced by dose titration or by switching to an atypical antipsychotic, such as aripiprazole, ziprasidone, [[quetiapine]], olanzapine, [[risperidone]], or clozapine.
+Commonly used medications for EPS are anticholinergic agents such as benztropine (Cogentin), [[diphenhydramine]] (Benadryl), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Another common course of treatment includes dopamine agonist agents such as pramipexole. These medications reverse the symptoms of extrapyramidal side effects caused by antipsychotics or other drugs that either directly or indirectly inhibit dopaminergic neurotransmission.