Amitriptyline induced cervical dystonia

Abstract

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), such as amitriptyline, have many side effects. But extrapyramidal tract symptom is an uncommon side effect of these drugs. Here, we report a case of a 28-year-old male who is suffering from amitriptyline induced cervical dystonia. Though rare, this side effect is an uncomfortable condition and may influence drug compliance. So clinicians should be aware of this side effect while treating a patient with amitriptyline.

Keywords

• Amitriptyline
• cervical dystonia
• extrapyramidal tract symptoms
• tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)