Tardive Dyskinesia

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Description

Tardive Dyskinesia is a type of Dyskinesia.  Tardive Dyskinesia patients exhibit involuntary hyperkinetic movements, often of the face and tongue, but also of the trunk and limbs.  It often involves sucking and smacking of the lips, lateral jaw movements and darting, pushing or twisting of the tongue.  Choreiform movements of the extremities are frequent.

 

Prevalence

 Tardive Dyskinesia usually occurs in persons over the age of 50 who have been treated with Major Tranquilizers.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Tardive Dyskinesia

Hormones

 Melatonin may alleviate Tardive Dyskinesia.  [1]

 

Minerals

 Manganese may alleviate Tardive Dyskinesia (according to some anecdotal reports).  [2]

 

Neurotransmitters

 Acetylcholine levels are depleted in Tardive Dyskinesia patients.

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