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The extrapyramidal system can be affected in a number of ways which are revealed in a range of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) also known as extrapyramidal side-effects (EPSE) such as akinesia (inability to initiate movement) and akathisia (inability to remain motionless).Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) are various movement disorders such as acute dystonic reactions pseudoparkinsonism Tardive dyskinesia or akathisia suffered as a result of taking dopamine antagonists usually antipsychotic (neuroleptic) drugs which are often used to control psychosis.

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