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Tardive Dyskinesia Definition
Definition
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a neurologic syndrome. It results from prolonged use of neuroleptic drugs (also called antipsychotic drugs). This class of drugs is used to treat psychiatric conditions, like schizophrenia . TD consists of:
- Abnormal twisting movements
- Abnormal postures due to sustained muscle contractions
