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What Is Tardive Dystonia?

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What Is Tardive Dystonia?

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Tardive dystonia is a movement disorder which is caused by antipsychotic medications and certain types of medications used to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease. Not everyone who takes these medications develops tardive dystonia, and among those who do, sometimes the disorder does not appear until the medications have been withdrawn. There are several different treatment options available for patients and doctors to explore.