Tardive dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia is a serious neurological disorder caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs. Neuroleptic drugs are generally prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal disorders and neurological disorders. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. Features of the disorder may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing of the lips, and rapid eye blinking. Rapid movements of the arms and legs may also occur.The phrase comes from tardive, which means "late" and dyskinesia which means "abnormal movement."
There is no standard treatment for tardive dyskinesia.
