Single Dose Levosulpiride Induced Acute Dystonic Reaction

Movement disorders are a common presentation to the emergency department. Acute dystonic reactions pose a serious medical challenge because they are often under or misdiagnosed. This case report deals with an acute dystonic reaction following a single dose of oral levosulpiride presenting with torticollis, tongue protrusion, and truisms which resolved rapidly with the administration of intravenous promethazine.