Tardive dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia
Other namesLinguofacial dyskinesia, tardive dystonia, tardive oral dyskinesia[1]
Tardive dyskinesia is believed to involve the neurotransmitter dopamine.
Pronunciation
SpecialtyNeurology, psychiatry
SymptomsInvoluntary, repetitive body movements[1]
CausesNeuroleptic medications (antipsychotics), metoclopramide[1][2]
Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms after ruling out other potential causes[1]
Differential diagnosisHuntington's disease, cerebral palsy, Tourette syndrome, dystonia[2]
PreventionUsing lowest possible dose of neuroleptic medication[3]
TreatmentStopping neuroleptic medication if possible, switching to clozapine[1]
MedicationValbenazine, tetrabenazine, botulinum toxin[1][4]
PrognosisVariable[1]
Frequency20% (atypical antipsychotics)
30% (typical antipsychotics)[5]

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an iatrogenic disorder that results in involuntary repetitive body movements, which may include grimacing, sticking out the tongue or smacking the lips,[1] which occurs following treatment with medication.[6][7] Additional motor symptoms include chorea or athetosis.[1] In about 20% of people with TD, the disorder interferes with daily functioning.[3] If TD is present in the setting of a long-term drug therapy, reversibility can be determined primarily by severity of symptoms and how long symptoms have been present before the long-term drug has been stopped.

Tardive dyskinesia occurs as a result of long-term use of dopamine-receptor-blocking medications such as antipsychotics and metoclopramide.[1][2] These medications are usually used for mental illness but may also be given for gastrointestinal or neurological problems.[1] The condition typically develops only after months to years of use.[1][3] The diagnosis is based on the symptoms after ruling out other potential causes.[1]

Efforts to prevent the condition include either using the lowest possible dose or discontinuing use of neuroleptics.[3] Treatment includes stopping the neuroleptic medication if possible (although this may temporarily worsen symptoms) or switching to clozapine.[1] Other medications such as valbenazine, tetrabenazine, or botulinum toxin may be used to lessen the symptoms.[1][4] With treatment, some see a resolution of symptoms, while others do not.[1]

Rates in those on atypical antipsychotics are about 20%, while those on typical antipsychotics have rates of about 30%.[5] The risk of acquiring the condition is greater in older people,[3] for women, as well as patients with mood disorders and/or medical diagnoses receiving antipsychotic medications.[8] The term "tardive dyskinesia" first came into use in 1964.[3]

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  4. ^ a b "Tardive Dyskinesia Information Page". National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Archived from the original on 2017-07-04.
  5. ^ a b Carbon, M; Hsieh, CH; Kane, JM; Correll, CU (March 2017). "Tardive Dyskinesia Prevalence in the Period of Second-Generation Antipsychotic Use: A Meta-Analysis". The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 78 (3): e264–e278. doi:10.4088/jcp.16r10832. PMID 28146614. S2CID 3773500.
  6. ^ Gerlach, J.; Casey, D.E. (1988). "Tardive dyskinesia". Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 77 (4): 369–378. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0447.1988.tb05138.x. ISSN 0001-690X. PMID 2898870.
  7. ^ Waln, Olga; Jankovic, Joseph (2013). "An Update on Tardive Dyskinesia: From Phenomenology to Treatment". Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements. 3. doi:10.7916/D88P5Z71 (inactive 2024-11-01). PMC 3709416. PMID 23858394.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)
  8. ^ Lynn, D. Joanne, Newton, Herbert B. and Rae-Grant, Alexander D. eds. 5-Minute Neurology Consult, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012 [ISBN missing][page needed]

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