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DYK? Recognizing & Managing Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) – HealthDirect Pharmacy Services

May 21, 2024

What is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)? Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a drug-induced involuntary movement disorder (DIMD) generally of the tongue, lower face, jaw, and extremities (but sometimes also pharyngeal, diaphragmatic, and trunk muscles) that can persist even after the discontinuation or alteration of neuroleptic medication regimens. Movements may be stereotypic (repetitive, purposeless), choreoathetotic (irregular, dance-like), or…

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DYK? TD & Drug-Induced Movement Disorders – HealthDirect Pharmacy Services

May 16, 2023

What is Tardive Dyskinesia? [1,2] Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal andrepetitive movements of the face, torso and /or other body parts. The physical symptoms of TD often can be persistent and disruptive to an individual’s emotional and social well-being. TD is caused by prolonged use of treatments that…

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