Category: tardive-dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia is a condition that can cause involuntary movements of the face, including the jaw, lips, and tongue. Although it’s less common, other parts of the body can also be affected, leading to unwanted movements of the arms, legs, or torso — rapid, jerking movements (called chorea) or slow, writhing movements (athetosis). Depending on… Continue reading The Importance of Adding Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists to Your Tardive Dyskinesia Care Team

If you take a neuroleptic medication — also called antipsychotics or mood stabilizers — you may be at risk for a condition called tardive dyskinesia. That’s because these prescription drugs block dopamine, a chemical in your brain that helps control movement. “Dopamine blockers are most commonly used in psychiatric conditions,” says William Ondo, MD, director… Continue reading Are You at Risk for Tardive Dyskinesia? Take This Quiz

One of the side effects of certain medications is tardive dyskinesia — a movement disorder that causes involuntary facial movements, such as puffing of the cheeks, grimacing or frowning, smacking of the lips, and sticking out the tongue. The disorder can cause repetitive finger movements and thrusting or rocking of the pelvis also. Two to… Continue reading How Stress Effects Tardive Dyskinesia Symptoms