What Is Dystonic Reaction?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Who’s at Risk
As mentioned, a dystonic reaction is the result of the use of certain drugs. This means that patients that are given such drugs are at risk, and this usually means people with bipolar disorder. There are other factors that put patients in even higher risk categories.
Patients with a history of using drugs or drinking excess alcohol are at a higher risk of a dystonic reaction. Those with a family history of the reaction are also at a higher risk of a dystonic reaction, while younger people are also at a higher risk. Use of the drug Haldol in particular puts people at a higher risk, with around 25% experiencing the symptom.
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