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People taking [[medications]] called [[neuroleptics]] are at risk for [[tardive dyskinesia]]. Examples of these [[medications]] are listed above. | People taking [[medications]] called [[neuroleptics]] are at risk for [[tardive dyskinesia]]. Examples of these [[medications]] are listed above. | ||
==Where to find | ==Where to find medical care for Tardive dyskinesia?== | ||
[http://maps.google.com/maps? | [http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Tardive dyskinesia}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Tardive dyskinesia] | ||
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)== | ==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ||
If diagnosed early, the [[condition]] may be reversed by stopping the [[drug]] that caused the symptoms. Even if the [[antipsychotic drugs]] are stopped, the involuntary movements may become permanent and in some cases may become significantly worse. | If diagnosed early, the [[condition]] may be reversed by stopping the [[drug]] that caused the symptoms. Even if the [[antipsychotic drugs]] are stopped, the involuntary movements may become permanent and in some cases may become significantly worse. | ||
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000685.htm | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000685.htm | ||
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Revision as of 14:08, 2 August 2011
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alexandra M. Palmer
Overview
Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder that involves involuntary movements, especially of the lower face. Tardive means "delayed" and dyskinesia means "abnormal movement."
What are the symptoms of Tardive dyskinesia?
- Facial grimacing
- Jaw swinging
- Repetitive chewing
- Tongue thrusting
What causes Tardive dyskinesia?
Tardive dyskinesia is a serious side effect that occurs when you take medications called neuroleptics. It occurs most frequently when the medications are taken for a long time, but in some cases it can also occur after you take them for a short amount of time.
The drugs that most commonly cause this disorder are older antipsychotic drugs, including:
Other drugs, similar to antipsychotic drugs, that can cause tardive dyskinesia include:
- Flunarizine (Sibelium)
Who is at highest risk?
People taking medications called neuroleptics are at risk for tardive dyskinesia. Examples of these medications are listed above.
Where to find medical care for Tardive dyskinesia?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Tardive dyskinesia
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
If diagnosed early, the condition may be reversed by stopping the drug that caused the symptoms. Even if the antipsychotic drugs are stopped, the involuntary movements may become permanent and in some cases may become significantly worse.