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Antipsychotic medicines can cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia as a side effect. These medications are prescribed to treat schizophrenia and other mental health issues. It produces jerky, uncontrollable motions of your face and body. You may unintentionally make gestures like blinking your eyes, sticking out your tongue, or waving your arms. Antipsychotic medications do not work for everyone. The problem is that if this happens, it can be permanent. As a result, if you notice movements that you are unable to control, contact your physician straight once. Here are a few things your doctor might do: Lower the...

It has been difficult to find rational treatments for Tardive Dyskinesia because of our limited understanding of its aetiology, which does not go beyond its relationship with medicines that block dopamine in the central nervous system. An overview of the fundamental theories of aetiology is provided, as well as a discussion of general management and specific treatment alternatives. Because there are no effective treatments for a condition that has already developed, the essential management aspects are primary prevention and early identification. Despite the fact that valbenazine and deutetrabenazine have not yet been approved for sale in Europe, recent interest in...

Movement disorders such as Tardive Dyskinesia and Dystonia can occur as a side effect of medicines used to treat neurological and mental health issues. These conditions are characterized by involuntary muscular contractions and movement. And, they can become irreversible if certain medications are taken for a prolonged period. This article will cover the symptoms, causes, and therapies of tardive dyskinesia and Dystonia. Symptoms Movement disorders Tardive Dyskinesia and Dystonia are caused by increased neuromuscular signals from the brain to specific muscles in the body. Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia and Dystonia are similar, although they are different conditions with different symptoms....

It was discovered during a social listening study in 2021 that people with Tardive Dyskinesia feel differently about their disease than those without it. Patients who discovered they had TD after using medicines meant to treat other health issues expressed a lot of resentment. Their TD symptoms caused them to feel insecure and fearful of being judged by others. Antipsychotic medication side effects can cause an involuntary muscular movement problem called tardive dyskinesia (TD). A disorder known as psychosis affects the way your brain processes information, and antipsychotics are used to treat it. As particular anti-nausea medications block dopamine receptors...