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Are uncontrollable movements in control of your body?
Body movements you can’t control could be tardive dyskinesia (TD).
If you or someone you know have taken certain medicines (antipsychotics) to treat bipolar disorder, depression, schizoaffective disorder, or anxiety disorder, and have persistent, uncontrollable body movements, ask your healthcare provider if it’s TD.
What is tardive dyskinesia (TD)?
TD means having uncontrollable body movements.
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TD movements may look like uncontrollable face twitching, involuntary eye movements, darting tongue, piano fingers, clenched jaw, rocking torso, and gripping feet.
TD is not a side effect. It’s a real condition that is estimated to affect at least 800,000 people in the United States.
Continue learning about TDHow is TD treated?
Talking to your healthcare provider about your uncontrollable body movements is the first step toward a diagnosis and helping you manage your TD.
Learn more about treating TDUse the Doctor Discussion Guide to get helpful info on how to have a productive appointment.
TD Treatment options are available.
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