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> [Thorazine] was an antipsychotic given to mentally ill people, often in institutions, that was so sedating, it gave rise to the term "Thorazine shuffle." I
by meepmorp 12y ago
> [Thorazine] was an antipsychotic given to mentally ill people, often in institutions, that was so sedating, it gave rise to the term "Thorazine shuffle."
I think the term "Thorazine shuffle," refers to the characteristic locked-knee shuffling gait that develops because Thorazine frequently causes tardive dyskinesia as a side effect.
Edit: ignore this, see below; though, the drug does induce discomfort and restlessness in the limbs that prompts patients to pace around.
- rosser 12y agoIt's tardive dyskinesia, and the term is typically used to denote the facial tics that are a sometimes permanent side effect of older antipsychotics. The "shuffle" is a separate effect, and calling it that is often regarded as pejorative.
- kaffeemitsahne 12y agoIf you're not mad already a proper dose of Haldol will make you look (and feel) it.