Have you heard about Rabbit syndrome?

When any person suffer from mental condition called psychosis then doctors prescribe Anti-psychotic drugs like; HALOPERIDOL,FLUPHENAZINE.

Long term use of these drugs causes rabbit syndrome as their side effects.

Rabbit syndrome is a rare extra pyramidal side effect.

:brain:In this there is fine, rhythmic movements of mouth and lips.

  • No tongue involvement.
  • this is a quiet side effect that mimics a twitchy nose.
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Rabbit syndrome is a rare extrapyramidal side effect associated with long-term use of antipsychotic medications, particularly first-generation (typical) antipsychotics.

It’s characterized by rapid, fine movements of the lips, resembling a rabbit’s chewing motion.

The symptoms are often perioral and can be distressing. Treatment typically involves adjusting or discontinuing the offending medication or switching to a different antipsychotic with a lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects.

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Informative👍

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Great info🙌🏻

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Nice information

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Tardive dyskinesia involves irregular, dance-like movements can be seen in this syndrome.

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Nice information :clap:

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Learnt a new concept. Thank you for sharing!

Welcome :blush:

  1. Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) – dystonia, parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia

  2. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) – life-threatening rigidity, fever, confusion

  3. Sedation & Orthostatic hypotension – due to histamine & α1-blockade

  4. Anticholinergic effects – dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision

  5. Hormonal effects – ↑ prolactin → galactorrhea, gynecomastia

  6. Cardiac risks – QT prolongation, arrhythmias

  7. Weight gain

These are other A/E of using anti psychotic drugs

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It’s quite a thing from long-term antipsychotics. Imagine fine, rhythmic lip and mouth movements, almost like a bunny’s nose twitching. A distinct side effect indeed.