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Meige's syndrome associated with neuroleptic treatment

Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.145.4.513

Meige's syndrome is characterized by blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. Three cases are presented; two were associated with long-term neuroleptic administration. This drug-induced syndrome may be a variant of tardive dystonia, and prompt discontinuation of neuroleptic treatment may be therapeutic.

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