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How is tardive dyskinesia diagnosed?
Diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia is based on symptoms and a history of taking an antipsychotic, a related drug, or a tricyclic antidepressant for a long time. The diagnosis is suspected upon observation of involuntary movements of the head, neck, face, and tongue in individuals who have a history of antipsychotic drug prescription. |
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What is tardive dyskinesia? - Tardive dyskinesia is a mostly irreversible neurological disorder of involuntary movements caused by long-term use of antipsychotic or neuroleptic drugs.
What causes tardive dyskinesia? - Tardive dyskinesia is caused by the use of neuroleptic drugs that are prescribed to treat certain psychiatric or gastrointestinal conditions.
What're the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia? - Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing of the lips, and rapid eye blinking.
How is tardive dyskinesia diagnosed? - Diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia is based on symptoms and a history of taking an antipsychotic, a related drug, or a tricyclic antidepressant for a long time.
What's the treatment for tardive dyskinesia? - There is no standard treatment for tardive dyskinesia. The treatment must be individualized to the patient depending on the patient's condition.
How to prevent tardive dyskinesia? - Tardive dyskinesia can be prevented by early recognition and discontinuation of the antipsychotic medication if this is clinically possible. |
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