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Tardive Dyskinesia Prevention

Prevention

If you need neuroleptic drugs to control a psychiatric disorder, consider these guidelines to help prevent TD:

  • Talk with your doctor about:
    • Risks and benefits of the medication
    • Whether the dose is right for you and how well the drug is working
    • Other medications you can try that have less risk of TD
    • Whether you can take a "drug holiday," to take a break from using the medication
    • Even a small symptom of TD that you have—Early treatment works best.
  • Do not stop taking your medication without first talking to your doctor. If you stop the drug right away, it may trigger TD.
  • See your doctor every three months.

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