Movement disorder in neuroleptic naïve and neuroleptic treated patients with first episode schizophrenia
| Neuroleptic treated (n=36) n (%) | Neuroleptic naïve (n=27) n (%) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified Rogers scale: | |||
| Posture | 1 (3) | 2 (7) | NS 0.39 |
| Tone | 9 (25) | 1 (4) | 0.022 |
| Abnormal movements: | |||
| Face and head | 2 (6) | 3 (11) | NS 0.36 |
| Trunk and limbs | 1 (3) | 1 (4) | NS 0.68 |
| Abnormal ocular movements | 0 (0) | 2 (7) | NS 0.18 |
| Purposeful movements | 2 (6) | 1 (4) | NS 0.61 |
| Gait | 4 (11) | 1 (4) | NS 0.28 |
| Speech | 3 (8) | 5 (18.5) | NS 0.21 |
| Behaviour: | |||
| At interview | 5 (14) | 5 (18.5) | NS 0.44 |
| Reported | 3 ( 8) | 4 (15) | NS 0.34 |
| Tardive dyskinesia criteria: | |||
| ⩾ 1 on single AIMS item | |||
| Orofacial | 4 (11) | 3 (11) | NS 0.66 |
| Trunk and limb | 4 (11) | 1 (4) | NS 0.28 |
| Any body site | 5 (14) | 3 (11) | NS 0.53 |
| ⩾ 1 on two or more AIMS items6 | 3 (8) | 1 (4) | NS 0.42 |
| ⩾ 2 on one or more AIMS items5 | 3 (8) | 2 (7) | NS 0.64 |
| Parkinsonism: | |||
| EPSE: parkinsonism present | 6 (17) | 1 (4) | NS 0.11 |