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Tardive Dyskinesia
A Persistent Neurological Syndrome Associated with Antipsychotic Drug Use
- BURTRUM C. SCHIELE, M.D.;
- DONALD GALLANT, M.D.;
- GEORGE SIMPSON, M.D.;
- ELMER A. GARDNER, M.D.; and
- JONATHAN O. COLE, M.D.
Abstract
Tardive dyskinesia, a syndrome characterized by rhythmical, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw, is a persistent neurological disorder associated with antipsychotic drug use. The syndrome may have to be distinguished from other drug-induced neurological disorders. Advice on management is offered.
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▸Requests for reprints should be addressed to Donald M. Gallant, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Tulane, University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112.
