Drug induced chorea (Modified from Poewe et al64)
| Features | Neuroleptic induced chorea | Levodopa induced chorea in Parkinson’s disease |
|---|---|---|
| Age of onset | Elderly > young | Young > elderly |
| Sex | Female > male | Female = male |
| Prevalence | 10% after month/years of treatment | 50% after 3–5 years of treatment |
| Treatment | Discontinuation of neuroleptics or replacement by clozapine, tetrabenazine | Reduction of levodopa combined with the use of dopamine agonists |