oculogyric crises
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An oculogyric crisis is the paroxysmal, involuntary upward deviation of the eyes. The eyelids are often retracted. Attacks last from a few minutes to a few hours.
It may occur in patients sensitive to:
- phenothiazines
- haloperidol
- metoclopramide
Rarely oculogyric crises are seen in cases of postencephalitic Parkinson's disease.
Last reviewed 01/2018
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