Antipsychotic treatment can cause involuntary movements such as lip smacking, tongue protrusions and excessive eye blinking. These movements typically occur after more than 3 months of treatment and ...

Patients on antipsychotics need to be regularly monitored for signs of tardive dyskinesia, a medication-induced movement disorder diagnosed when the involuntary movements persist for at least a month ...

After 5 weeks of taking 300 mg of lithium daily, a 76-year-old woman with lurasidone-induced tardive dyskinesia from treatment for Bipolar II Disorder experienced reduced impact, intensity, and ...

Differentiating tardive dyskinesia from other movement disorders can be challenging. "One major criterion is the history of exposure to neuroleptic medications," said Jeff Bronstein, MD, PhD, of the ...

The term "tardive syndrome" encompasses types of tardive dyskinesia, and using both when applicable can improve clarity in medical communication and literature. Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is widely known ...

TD Awareness Week is an opportunity to increase knowledge about tardive dyskinesia, an often misunderstood and stigmatized condition. Here are some ideas for advocacy. Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an ...