Table 3

Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) scores at baseline and after 6 and 12 wk of treament with loxapine, n = 24

Symptom, timeMean score (and SD)RangeRepeated ANOVA p value
Facial and oral movements
 Baseline2.67 (4.05)0–140.47
 6 wk2.08 (3.19)0–12
 12 wk2.00 (3.24)0–12
Extremity movements
 Baseline0.17 (1.97)0–70.006*
 6 wk0.33 (0.96)0–4
 12 wk0.21 (0.59)0–2
Trunk movements
 Baseline0.29 (1.00)0–40.51
 6 wk0.17 (0.82)0–4
 12 wk0.25 (0.85)0–3
Global judgements
 Baseline1.79 (2.340–80.06
 6 wk1.00 (1.79)0–6
 12 wk0.88 (1.51)0–5
Total
 Baseline5.92 (7.83)0–290.037*
 6 wk3.58 (6.06)0–26
 12 wk3.33 (4.98)0–20
  • * Significant, p < 0.05.