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Tardive dyskinesia is caused by the use of certain medications, including antipsychotics such as quetiapine (marketed under the name Seroquel) or neuroleptic drugs such as Metoclopramide (marketed under the brands Reglan or Maxolon). A patient’s risk of developing Tardive Dyskinesia increases with higher doses of these drugs. The length of time a patient is required to use the medication will also affect his/her risk of developing the disorder.
Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder which occurs in individuals who have taken medications prescribed for the treatment of mental, stomach or nervous system disorders.
Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia involve the involuntary movement of the limbs, torso, face, jaw, or fingers, including: grimacing, a chewing-like movement of the jaw, tongue protrusion, the smacking, puckering, or pursing of the lips, rapid movements of the eye, limbs, or torso, and leg stomping.
A variety of drugs have been known to cause this condition, including:
Antipsychotics are also prescribed to treat mental disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression. Since they have similar symptoms, tardive dyskinesia is often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia. This is dangerous because antipsychotics are also prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Due to the link between antipsychotic drugs and tardive dyskinesia, an increase in the dosage of these drugs creates a high risk situation in which existing symptoms worsen while new ones surface.
Metoclopramide (marketed under the brands Reglan or Maxolon) is an antiemetic that is prescribed to alleviate nausea and vomiting typically associated with pregnancy, radiation sickness from chemotherapy, and gastritis. It can also increase the risk of tardive dyskinesia over time and with higher doses.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Tardive Dyskinesia or another movement disorder and you have taken a medication that may have caused your injury, you may be eligible to seek and recover compensation for your injuries. Recoverable compensation may include financial, emotional and physical losses.
To learn about your legal rights, contact a tardive dyskinesia attorney today.
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