Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of
neuroleptic drugs. Neuroleptic drugs are generally prescribed for psychiatric
disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders.
Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless
movements. Features of the disorder may include grimacing, tongue protrusion,
lip smacking, puckering and pursing, and rapid eye blinking. Rapid movements
of the arms, legs, and trunk may also occur. Impaired movements of the fingers
may appear as though the patient is playing an invisible guitar or piano. Tardive,
meaning late and dyskinesias being movement disorders are neurological side
effects of antipsychotic medications that can be disabling and disfiguring.
It was believed that newer antipsychotic drugs did not have as high of a Tardive
Dyskinesia risk, however the atypical antipsychotic has been linked to hyperglycemia
and diabetes. Tardive Dyskinesia is still a risk of atypical antipsychotics,
especially when used in higher dosages. The FDA has requested all atypical antipsychotics
carry a new labeling warning of hyperglycemia and diabetes.
Early detection of Tardive Dyskinesia symptoms is critical in reducing the
severity of the often irreversible disorder, but it has been found that Tardive
Dyskinesia patients rarely identify early warning signs, especially since the
involuntary movements do not cause physical discomfort. For more information
on neuroleptics and Tardive Dyskinesia contact us to confer with a Tardive Dyskinesia
lawyer.
Drugs and causes linked to Tardive Dyskinesia:
Reglan (drug)
Risperdal (drug)
Thorazine
Serentil
Mellaril
Permitil and Prolixin
Trilafon
Stelazine
Taractan
Navane
Clozaril
Haldol
Loxitane
Moban
Zyprexa
Orap
Seroquel
Geodon
Compazine
Etrafon
Triavil
Inapsine
Phenergan
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