Oculogyric Crisis During Chronic Aripiprazole Therapy: A Diagnostic Challenge in the Emergency Department

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kohei Tokioka, Tsuyoshi Nojima, Ippei Matsuo, Kohei Tsukahara, Atsunori Nakao
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72067
Cited by: 1
References: 2

Abstract

Oculogyric crisis can occur even during chronic, stable aripiprazole therapy without recent dose escalation. In patients with acute upward eye deviation and an otherwise normal neurologic examination, medication review is key to recognizing drug-induced dystonia and avoiding unnecessary neurologic workup.

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Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
e72067–e72067
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN