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DO YOU HAVE UNINTENTIONAL, UNCONTROLLABLE BODY MOVEMENTS? IT COULD BE TARDIVE DYSKINESIA.1,2
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Mild to severe twitching, shaking, or jerking in the hands, feet, face, or torso are signs of tardive dyskinesia (TD). Involuntary blinking, tongue movements, and other unintentional, uncontrollable movements can also be signs of TD.1,2
Recognizing symptoms
Have you experienced any of the following? Click below to see how the signs of TD may appear.1 Only your doctor can confirm if you have TD.
Uncontrollable Tongue Movements
Uncontrollable Finger Tapping
Constant Blinking
Unintentional Arm AND Leg Movements
Involuntary Facial Grimacing
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Learn MoreWhat causes TD?
Tardive dyskinesia is associated with certain prescription medications used to treat mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. One in four people who are taking certain mental health medications may develop uncontrollable movements of TD. TD is also linked to some medications used to treat gastrointestinal conditions.1-3
Signs and symptoms can appear as early as 3 months after a person starts taking antipsychotics or antidepressants, and the risk increases the longer the individual is taking one of these drugs.2,3
Drugs that may cause tardive dyskinesia2:
- Antipsychotics
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Antiemetics
A Patient’s Perspective
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“People would ask me if I was on drugs because my body was always moving. I didn’t realize what was happening.”
— Raven C. on recognizing his tardive dyskinesia
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Tardive dyskinesia is personal and affects everyone differently.1,2,4
TD symptoms vary from person to person, and may be mild, moderate, or severe, but even mild symptoms can have an impact. Some people have movements in one area of the body while others have them in multiple areas.
People with TD often have a variety of underlying medical conditions, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, and gastrointestinal issues. These different medical conditions require different treatment plans.