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Can buspirone cause dyskinesia or parkinsonism?

Question from a Member: Last week, I prescribed buspirone to a patient. Later, he called and said that according to the literature he received from the pharmacist, buspirone can lead to “tongue movements,” and “permanent masking of the face.” I checked the literature… it doesn’t say anything about dyskinesias. Firstly, I am impressed that this…

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