What is tardive dyskinesia?
Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of medications prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. It is is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements such as lip smacking and grimaces.
How do members experience tardive dyskinesia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tardive dyskinesia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tardive dyskinesia*
*Data from patients with tardive dyskinesia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with tardive dyskinesia*
*Data from patients with tardive dyskinesia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has tardive dyskinesia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 22 | |
| 40s | 47 | |
| 50s | 58 | |
| 60s | 56 | |
| 70+ | 61 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 198 |