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

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Dr. James Fox answered

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.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Of course: TD is an abnormal involuntary movement disorder. Patients are more likely to develop tardive dyskinesia when using psychotropic medications. SSRIs (Fluoxetine ), stimulant medications and illegal drugs. Discontinuance of the offending agent is the most important treatment of TD.

Answered 11/28/2014

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