Managing Tardive Dyskinesia

Katherine Sarna, PharmD, BCPSUIC Retzky College of PharmacyDrug Information GroupChicago, IllinoisTardive dyskinesia (TD) is a chronic movement disorder that can appear after long-term treatment with dopamine receptor–blocking agents (DRBAs), especially antipsychotics used for conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.1,2Common symptoms of TD include involuntary movements of the face, mouth, or tongue, including facial grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, and rapid eye b