Background: Other than being a neurological condition, medically-induced dystonia is a frequently observed side effect by psychotropic drugs. One of the most challenging aspects is the fact that it can be triggered by other drugs not used by psychiatrists. Which makes it hard to detect and treat. Case Report: We report, through this case-report, a patient after diagnosing a gastric illness taking metoclopramide as a symptomatic medication, then presenting oro-mandibulary dystonia which imitated a panic attack and led to mistreatment. Conclusion: Medically-induced dystonia are not reported enough in developing countries even though they are frequent. This case shows the importance of knowing and being prepared to all side effects on the prescribed drugs, most importantly those over-the-counter.
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