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Our Tardive Dyskinesia lawyers can help people who have developed the movement disorder after taking specific medications.

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. It’s most common in those who have taken antipsychotic, or neuroleptic, medications long-term or in high doses for the treatment of schizophrenia. Neuroleptic drugs affect the dopamine in the brain. The condition is also a side effect of taking metoclopramide to ease nausea and vomiting.

Drugs That Cause Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia is caused by the use of certain medications, including antipsychotics and antiemetics. The longer the particular medication was used and/or the larger the dose, the higher the risk of this condition appearing.

Antipsychotics

Antipsychotics are 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.

The following are common antipsychotics associated with tardive dyskinesia:

Seroquel (quetiapine)
Zyprexa (olanzapine)
Risperdal (riperidone)

All three medications have similar common side effects including dizziness, anxiety, and fatigue.

Antiemetics

Antiemetics are prescribed to alleviate nausea and vomiting typically associated with pregnancy, radiation sickness from chemotherapy, and gastritis. Reglan (metoclopramide) is a commonly prescribed antiemetic.

All of the drugs listed above can increase the risk of tardive dyskinesia in patients. Due to the link between these 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.

Once you are diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia, you should set up a free initial consultation with a lawyer who focuses on these types of cases. Your attorney will be able to assess:

Whether your condition is a result of taking antipsychotic or antiemetic medication
Whether you have a legal claim against the drug company responsible for the medication

Contact a Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one has suffered from tardive dyskinesia as a result of taking medications such as Seroquel, Zyprexa, Risperdal, or Reglan, you should understand your rights. To speak to a tardive dyskinesia attorney who can help you build your case and fight to recover compensation for your losses, contact a tardive dyskinesia attorney today.

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