Question 1

what is the differences between tardive dyskinesia and dystonia?

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Both involuntary: Tardive dyskinesias are slow, repetitive, involuntary movements, most commonly occurring after use of neuroleptic (anti-psychotic) drugs.  Dystonias are a kind of abnormal, involuntary movement, which occur when opposing muscle groups contract simultaneously.

Question 2

please help! what is the difference between dyskinesia and tardive dyskinesia?

Accepted Answer

Dyskinesia is dimin-: ished control of voluntary movements with involuntary spasmodic movements; e.g., hand tremors, uncontrollable movement of upper body or lower extremities from neurological  disorders. Tardive Dyskinesia is involuntary movements; e.g., facial grimacing, jaw swinging, repetitive chewing, tongue thrusting &amp;/or finger movements  from long-term use of  antipsychotic medications in 10-20% of patients.

Question 3

what's the difference between dyskinesia and tardive dyskinesia?

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Whether it goes away: Tardive just means that the dyskinesia continues and does not go away.  Certain drugs can cause excessive facial and body movements that are called dyskinesia.  If used too long these movements remain even if the drugs are stopped.  This is then called tardive dyskinesia.  This may be a permanent movement disorder that is very difficult to treat.

Question 4

could surgery help to cure my tardive dyskinesia?

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Experimental: Deep brain stimulation surgery is being studied with some promising early data. It is not yet routinely done, but an academic medical center with an active functional neurosurgery program would be the most likely place to find out more.

Question 5

ssri's related to tardive dyskinesia? what is that?

Accepted Answer

No: Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder caused by anti-psychotic medications.  In this disorder, people develop movements they cannot control, most notably of the mouth, tongue or head.  It develops after a long period of time on the medication and it does not typically go away when the medication is stopped.  Ssris don't effect Dopamine in a way that would cause this movement disorder.

Question 6

how long does ingrezza take to work on tardive dyskinesia?  thanks!

Accepted Answer

Tough question.: TD is a complex syndrome of abnormal involuntary movements. The exact mechanism of action of Ingressa is unknown. How it will work with you and how long it may take to be effective  is hard to predict. Talk things over with your physician who I am sure will monitor you closely

Question 7

i researched the chances of develop. tardive dyskinesia on s.g. antipsychotics, but every source claims drastically different numbers. who to believe?

Accepted Answer

Just monitor: ;yourself  carefully when taking the medicine and you won't have a problem. if  you notice symptoms call your doctor and ask to stop the medicine and how to do it safely over the phone. good luck people worry about side effects way too much at times.

Question 8

is there an increased risk of tardive dyskinesia with quetiapine?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: All anytipsychotic medications carry the risk of tardive dyskinesa if used at high enough doses for long periods of time. However, queitapine is a type of antipsychotic with a lower risk of tardive dyskinesia, and is therefore preferred over some of the others, such as haloperidol.

Question 9

what is tardive dyskinesia?

Accepted Answer

A movement disorder: Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder of abormal, uncontrolled movements that is caused by using certain medications, typically neuroleptic (anti-psychotic) medications.  Characteristically this includes abnormal movements of the face and mouth.

Question 10

how is tardive dyskinesia treated?

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia: Patients are more likely to develop tardive dyskinesia when using psychotropic medications. SSRIs, stimulant medications and illegal drugs. Discontinuance of the offending agent is the most important treatment of TD.

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