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Lamictal tardive dyskinesia
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Dr. Beth Friedlandanswered
Ophthalmology 42 years experience
History & Physical: The main diagnostic tests are careful observation by your doctor. Other tests such as thyroid, ceruoplasmin, MRI are to rule out other disorders.
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Dr. John Moranvilleanswered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
TD: Tardive dyskinesia (td) refers to nvoluntary movements of the tongue, lips, and facial muscles. In more severe cases, it may also include the arms, le... Read More
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Dr. James Foxanswered
Psychiatry 14 years experience
No: Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder caused by anti-psychotic medications. In this disorder, people develop movements they cannot control, most ... Read More
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Of course: TD is an abnormal involuntary movement disorder. Patients are more likely to develop tardive dyskinesia when using psychotropic medications. SSRIs (Fl... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Moranvilleanswered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
Unfortunately, yes.: Tardive dyskinesia (td) refers to nvoluntary movements of the tongue, lips, nd facial muscles. In more severe cases, it may also include the arms, leg... Read More
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Dr. Nalinaksha Joshianswered
Neurology 23 years experience
Buccolingual: Mostly cheek, lips, oral, face, tongue muscles.
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Dr. Jeffrey Rothanswered
Addiction Medicine 43 years experience
No: Antipsychotics cause tardive dyskinesia. Sedatives may lead to addiction if used for long term.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Foxanswered
Psychiatry 14 years experience
Yes: Most definitely. It really shouldn't be used for extended periods of time.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alain Adesanswered
Gastroenterology 39 years experience
Reglan (metoclopramide): Can cause it, as well as other movement disorders and parkinsons. I very rarely use it.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
TD: Other antipsychotics & some anti emetics such as promethazine.
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Dr. Johanna Frickeanswered
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 50 years experience
Tardive dyskinesia: Is treated with either Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Cogentin by the physician who prescribed the neuroleptic medication. The physician will certainly... Read More
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