Myth Information
Data Behind the Disease
Overview
What does it mean to be a self-advocate with TD?
Being a self-advocate with tardive dyskinesia means communicating what you need and what you desire for treatment.
How does tardive dyskinesia affect my mental health?
Tardive dyskinesia can be a side effect of some medications used to treat mental illness.
5 ways to support someone with tardive dyskinesia
Here are five strategies you can use to support someone with TD.
What causes tardive dyskinesia?
Learn how neuroleptic medications can cause this involuntary movement disorder.
8 risk factors for tardive dyskinesia
Early treatment is recommended for those who are at risk to develop tardive dyskinesia.
Describing the emotional impact of TD
Learn how the impact of this involuntary movement disorder extends beyond physical symptoms.
Symptoms
Tardive dyskinesia: examples of involuntary movements
A look at some common examples of involuntary, repetitive movements that occur with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
What are the symptoms of TD?
While symptoms of tardive dyskinesia can vary from person to person, some symptoms are more common than others.
The complications of tardive dyskinesia
An overview of seven potential complications that can occur as a result of tardive dyskinesia.
Tardive dyskinesia: preparing for a healthcare appointment
What to do before, during, and after a healthcare appointment to get the most out of treatment for TD.
Treatment
Tardive dyskinesia: questions when changing medications
Questions to discuss with your healthcare provider when changing or adding medications to treat tardive dyskinesia.
3 strategies to help manage tardive dyskinesia
How to approach working with your healthcare provider to better manage tardive dyskinesia.
Are there medications that treat tardive dyskinesia?
Learn about medications called VMAT2 inhibitors, which can help control the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.
5 tips for finding the best treatment for tardive dyskinesia
Learn the best treatment to ensure you or a loved one with tardive dyskinesia is getting the best care possible.
Living With Tardive Dyskinesia
When to call a doctor while managing tardive dyskinesia
Here are four times when it may be best to call a doctor to help with tardive dyskinesia.
5 complications of living with tardive dyskinesia
Anyone diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia should be aware of these potential complications.
What providers are on a tardive dyskinesia care team?
An overview of the healthcare providers that make up a multidisciplinary team for treating tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Tardive dyskinesia: coordinating care between providers
Strategies to guide good communication between different healthcare providers when treating tardive dyskinesia (TD).