What drugs have been reported to cause oculogyric crisis?
Drugs that have been reported to cause oculogyric crises include: first generation antipsychotics (haldol, chlorpromazine, etc.), second generation antipsychotics (risperidone, aripiprazole, quetiapine, etc.), antidepressants (escitalopram), and anticonvulsants (lamotrigine, carbamazepine, and gabapentin).
Mahal, P., Suthar, N., & Nebhinani, N. (2021). Spotlight on Oculogyric Crisis: A Review. Indian journal of psychological medicine, 43(1), 5–9. https://doi.org/10.1177/0253717620942096
Contributed by Sarah Sprauer, MD
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