: a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary uncontrollable movements especially of the mouth, tongue, trunk, and limbs and occurring especially as a side effect of prolonged use of antipsychotic drugs (such as phenothiazine)
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Typical antipsychotics primarily block dopamine receptors in the brain and are associated with a higher risk of movement disorders like tardive dyskinesia.
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T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The varied clinical life of gaboxadol included trials as a pain reliever, a treatment for anxiety, a hypnotic sleep aid, and as a treatment for a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia.
—Troy Farah, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2018
Long-term use of this drug may be complicated by a severe movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 23 June 2022
Moreover, clinical researchers have confirmed that patients who are able to remain on antipsychotic medication commonly develop cerebral atrophy and tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary movement disorder.
—Richard J. McNally, WSJ, 13 May 2022
Antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol and aripiprazole are approved for use in Tourette, but have the potential to cause long-term side effects, such as the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 31 May 2021
The previous three include a drug for tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder that’s a side effect of antipsychotics, as well as medications for endometriosis and uterine fibroids, painful female reproductive tract disorders.
—Jonathan Wosen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2020
As a whole, typical antipsychotics tend to cause more serious long-term side effects, like the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia, which can prompt uncontrollable muscle movements, often around the mouth.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 7 Dec. 2018
One odd potential side effect of typical antipsychotics is something known as tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterized by repetitive involuntary movements that usually occur in the face, neck, and tongue.
—Kimberly Truong, SELF, 7 Dec. 2018
T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The varied clinical life of gaboxadol included trials as a pain reliever, a treatment for anxiety, a hypnotic sleep aid, and as a treatment for a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia.
—Troy Farah, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2018
Long-term use of this drug may be complicated by a severe movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 23 June 2022
Moreover, clinical researchers have confirmed that patients who are able to remain on antipsychotic medication commonly develop cerebral atrophy and tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary movement disorder.
—Richard J. McNally, WSJ, 13 May 2022
Antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol and aripiprazole are approved for use in Tourette, but have the potential to cause long-term side effects, such as the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 31 May 2021
The previous three include a drug for tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder that’s a side effect of antipsychotics, as well as medications for endometriosis and uterine fibroids, painful female reproductive tract disorders.
—Jonathan Wosen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2020
As a whole, typical antipsychotics tend to cause more serious long-term side effects, like the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia, which can prompt uncontrollable muscle movements, often around the mouth.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 7 Dec. 2018
One odd potential side effect of typical antipsychotics is something known as tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterized by repetitive involuntary movements that usually occur in the face, neck, and tongue.
—Kimberly Truong, SELF, 7 Dec. 2018
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