Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder. It’s a side effect of taking neuroleptic drugs. Treatment is focused on stopping the recurrence or persistence of symptoms. Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a ...

Gray matter volume was compared among 3 groups, including healthy controls and those with schizophrenia with and without TD. Volume loss was greater in study participants with TD compared to controls ...

Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder that causes repetitive, involuntary movements in the face, neck, arms, and legs. The condition is a side effect of certain medications. Symptoms can improve ...

—New research uncovers a possible link between CYP2D6 activity and the development of tardive dyskinesia in certain patients taking antipsychotics. Reviewed by Nicole Foubister, Clinical Assistant ...

For example, the antipsychotic medication clozapine appears to be effective for TD and in particular for a variant called “tardive dystonia.” Because of its serious and potentially life-threatening ...

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Tardive dyskinesia is a bothersome side effect of certain medications that can cause grimacing, jaw clenching, lip puckering, and other involuntary movements. This disorder may affect as many as ...

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Some studies suggest vitamin E may help ease symptoms of tardive dyskinesia — but how strong is the evidence, and what does it really tell us? Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does ...

After 5 weeks of taking 300 mg of lithium daily, a 76-year-old woman with lurasidone-induced tardive dyskinesia from treatment for Bipolar II Disorder experienced reduced impact, intensity, and ...

It’s not always easy to know how to help someone with tardive dyskinesia. Yet there are many ways to provide support, such as offering to help with daily tasks and practicing active listening. Tardive ...

This week, valbenazine became the first-ever drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia. Today, Psych Unseen answers some questions about the ...