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Tardive Dyskinesia
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Tardive Dyskinesia
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Causes
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Diagnosis
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Symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia
The following features are indicative of Tardive Dyskinesia:
finger movement
jaw swinging
facial grimacing
repetitive chewing
tongue thrusting
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Common Causes of Tardive Dyskinesia
The following are the most common causes of Tardive Dyskinesia:
older antipsychotics such as haloperidol, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, thioridazine
antiparkinson drugs such as levodopa
antiseizure drugs such as phenobarbital, phenytoin
antidepressant drugs such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, phenelzine
Risk Factors for Tardive Dyskinesia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Tardive Dyskinesia:
brain injuries
smoking
diabetes mellitus
negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Prevention of Tardive Dyskinesia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tardive Dyskinesia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
take lowest effective dose of neuroleptics
Occurrence of Tardive Dyskinesia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Tardive Dyskinesia cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Age Group
Tardive Dyskinesia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Tardive Dyskinesia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tardive Dyskinesia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tardive Dyskinesia:
Electromyography: To assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells
CT scan (Computed tomography scan): To create pictures of cross-sections of the body
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To create pictures of areas inside the body
Doctor for Diagnosis of Tardive Dyskinesia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia:
Neurologist
Complications of Tardive Dyskinesia if untreated
It is not know if Tardive Dyskinesia causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia
The following procedures are used to treat Tardive Dyskinesia:
Deep brain stimulation: To deliver electrical signals to the areas of the brain that control movement
Medicines for Tardive Dyskinesia
Below is the list of medicines used for Tardive Dyskinesia:
Valbenazine Tosylate
Brands:
Self-care for Tardive Dyskinesia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Tardive Dyskinesia:
Discontinue the use of neuroleptic drugs: To prevent worsening of the condition
Patient Support for Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia
The following actions may help Tardive Dyskinesia patients:
Join support and advocacy groups: Helps to connect with other patients and families to provide valuable services
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Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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