Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder caused by long-term dopamine-blocking medications. Prolonged use may create chemical imbalances in brain areas controlling movement.

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a form of drug-induced (iatrogenic) movement disorder that is one form of tardive syndrome. Other forms of tardive syndrome include tardive stereotypy, tardive chorea, ...

People with uncontrolled movement problems can have a harder time doing everyday tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, and cooking, which can cause a loss of independence. This may cause people to ...

—According to new research, oral vertical dyskinesia (OVD), also known by the older term “rabbit syndrome,” may be part of a spectrum of symptoms of drug-induced parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia, ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Dyskinesia is a state in which someone experiences involuntary movements. Chorea is a type of dyskinesia. Other types of dyskinesia include tics, myoclonus, dystonia, and akathisia. There are ...

Antipsychotic treatment can cause involuntary movements such as lip smacking, tongue protrusions and excessive eye blinking. These movements typically occur after more than 3 months of treatment and ...