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Tardive Dyskinesia Reviewed 12-27-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Studies with patients Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Tardive Dyskinesia?Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Tardive Dyskinesia? 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. Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Tardive Dyskinesia/
Tardive Dystonia National Association
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