Meaning Tardive dyskinesia
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Tardive dyskinesia


A neurological syndrome characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements caused by the long-term use of certain drugs called neuroleptics used for psychiatric, gastrointestinal, and neurological disorders. Features may include grimacing; tongue protrusion; lip smacking, puckering, and pursing; and rapid eye blinking. Rapid movements [..]
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the onset of this movement disorder is experienced when continuous use of antipsychotic drug is discontinued. Patients having Mood disorder are more susceptible to this disorder. called tardive dyskin [..]
Source: psychologydictionary.org

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Tardive Dyskinesia is a nervous system disorder that results in repetitive, involuntary body movements such as grimacing, lip-puckering or smacking, tongue protrusion, respiratory irregularity and dif [..]
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Tardive dyskinesia


An abnormal involuntary movement disorder which may manifest as lipsmacking bucco-lingual movements or grimacing, truncal movements or athetoid limb movements.
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Tardive dyskinesia


A disorder characterized by involuntary movements, especially involving the face, mouth, lips, and tongue; related to prolonged use of antipsychotic drugs, such as chlorpromazine. See Box 16.1.
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Tardive dyskinesia


Involuntary writhing movements of the arms, legs, and tongue caused by high doses of antipsychotic drugs over long periods of time.
Source: health.harvard.edu

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Tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterised by abnormal and involuntary muscle movements (e.g. facial spasms) which is potentially life threatening and requires urgent medical attention. It often oc [..]
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Tardive dyskinesia


  A side effect of long-term antipsychotic use that manifests as an abnormal movement disorder, most often involving facial muscles.  May look like grimacing or tongue thrusting. 
Source: nchpeg.org (offline)





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