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Those who suffer the effects of tardive dyskinesia (TD) often do not realize they have it until they experience the embarrassment associated with its primary symptom, involuntary movement. In some cases, patients do not experience symptoms until many years after they have ceased taking the medications responsible for the condition.
Other psychological and emotional tardive dyskinesia complications include:
These feelings are compounded when combined with the physical complications of tardive dyskinesia. Denture problems, tongue ulcerations and difficulty swallowing are all potential complications of tardive dyskinesia that can affect eating, speech, breathing and the general comfort level of the patient while increasing the risk of:
The most common culprits are antipsychotic medications, the second generation atypical antipsychotic medications, and drugs containing metoclopramide. Antipsychotic drugs affect the dopamine receptors in the brain, eventually causing tardive dyskinesia.
Metoclopramide (Reglan)-induced tardive dyskinesia is the result of taking antiemetics containing that chemical to alleviate the symptoms associate with nausea. Many women take this medication to relieve morning sickness and some end up suffering from involuntary movements associated with tardive dyskinesia.
Many doctors fail to adequately warn patients and their loved ones about complications of Tardive Dyskinesia, or even about TD itself, feeling that the benefits of neuroleptics outweigh the potential health risks associated with TD.
Patients who suffer from this debilitating illness are often so embarrassed by their symptoms that they completely withdraw from their whole lives and fall into a deep depression. Some may cease taking their medications in an effort to recover some control, which is not advised unless a doctor agrees.
Recent long-term studies have shown a correlation between patients suffering from tardive dyskinesia who are treated with conventional antipsychotic drugs and high mortality rates. In one study, those aged 53-65 who had taken conventional antipsychotic drugs had seven times the risk of death as those in other age groups.
If you or a loved one has suffered from the complications of tardive dyskinesia, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your anguish. Attorneys familiar with product liability laws may be able to help those affected by complications of tardive dyskinesia determine the best course of action.
To learn more about your legal rights, contact a tardive dyskinesia lawyer now.
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