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It can be an adverse reaction to prescribed medication.

It bears similarity to conditions such as encephalitis lethargica and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

There are a variety of treatments available ; benzodiazepines are a first-line treatment strategy.

Electro-convulsive therapy is also sometimes used.

There is growing evidence for the effectiveness of NMDA antagonists for benzodiazepine resistant catatonia.

Antipsychotics are sometimes employed but require caution as they can worsen symptoms and have serious adverse effects.