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What is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)?

Mild to severe twitching, shaking, or jerking in the hands, feet, face, or torso are signs of TD.
Embarrassment and avoiding going out in public may be emotional signs of TD. The whole person can be affected by TD.

MILD TO SEVERE UNCONTROLLABLE MOVEMENTS CAN OCCUR IN THE:

Hands and fingers

Feet

Torso

Eyes

Mouth and tongue

Recognizing symptoms of TD

Does any of this sound familiar? Click below to see how the uncontrollable movements of TD may appear. Only your healthcare provider can confirm if you have TD.

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) movements like the others tongue video exampleTardive Dyskinesia (TD) symptoms hands video exampleTardive Dyskinesia (TD) eye movements video exampleTardive Dyskinesia (TD) arm and leg movements video exampleTardive Dyskinesia (TD) mouth and face movements video example

What causes Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)?

TD is caused by certain prescription mental health or gastrointestinal medications. It’s important to remember that all medications can cause unwanted side effects. If you’re like most people, you decide to take a medication because the benefits outweigh the risks.

Medications that may cause TD:

  • Antipsychotics
  • Antidepressants
  • Antiemetics (for the prevention of vomiting)

Conditions that may be linked to TD:

  • Mental health
    • Schizophrenia
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Depression
    • Anxiety disorder
  • Gastrointestinal
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

1 in 4 people who are taking certain mental health medications, such as antipsychotics or antidepressants, may develop the uncontrollable movements of TD. This can occur as early as 3 months after a person starts taking one of these medications, and the risk increases the longer the individual is taking it. TD is equally likely to occur in men and women.

TD is personal and affects everyone differently

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) severity range example

TD symptoms vary from person to person and may be mild, moderate, or severe. Some people have uncontrollable movements in 1 area of the body while others have them in multiple areas.

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TD MOVEMENTS CAN RANGE IN LOCATION AND INTENSITY

Even mild symptoms can have a physical impact (restlessness, difficulty holding utensils) and emotional impact (resisting going out in public, comments from friends and family). You do not have to go through this alone—you can talk to your healthcare provider about how TD is impacting your daily life.

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THE UNCONTROLLABLE MOVEMENTS OF TD CAN HAVE SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL, FUNCTIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS.

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TD CAN HAVE AN EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL IMPACT

Read about the impact of TD.

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