They are due to problems with chemical regulation in certain areas of the brain.Parkinsons diseaseis the best-known movement disorder.
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What Are Tardive Dyskinesia and Akathisia?
Tardive dyskinesia and akathisia are medication side effects.
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These conditions have some similarities, but they also have differences.
In some medical literature, tardive dyskinesia has been defined as a bang out of akathisia.
And there is also a condition called tardive akathisia.
What Symptoms Occur with Akathisia and Tardive Dyskinesia?
The symptoms of akathisia and tardive dyskinesia can resemble those of other movement disorders or psychological conditions.
Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia can involve slow and unusual movements.
The movements can resemble tics such as those experienced with the neurological disorderTourettes syndrome.
Akathisia
Akathisia usually involves a sense of internal restlessness.
It feels distressing, and the movements do not relieve the feelings of distress.
What Causes Akathisia and Tardive Dyskinesia?
Akathisia and tardive dyskinesia are considered medication side effects.
Sometimes medications used to treat mood disorders or gastrointestinal disorders can cause akathisia or tardive dyskinesia.
How Are Akathisia and Tardive Dyskinesia Diagnosed?
They will also observe you for signs of the movements during your visit.
There are no laboratory or imaging tests that can verify these conditions.
Your healthcare provider will rely on your medical history and physical examination to diagnose your condition.
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Can You Treat Akathisia and Tardive Dyskinesia?
There are different ways of managing tardive dyskinesia and akathisia.
Sometimes, medications are prescribed off-label to treat the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia or akathisia.
How Can I Prevent Akathisia and Tardive Dyskinesia?
You may be prescribed a low starting dose with a gradually scheduled increase over time.
Maintaining communication is an important part of preventing tardive dyskinesia and akathisia.
ensure you call your healthcare provider or make an appointment if you begin to experience signs of side effects.
Summary
Tardive dyskinesia and akathisia are movement disorders that can develop as medication side effects.
These side effects have been recognized for as long as antipsychotic medications have been in use.
They can also occur due to other medications used to treat gastrointestinal disorders or mood disorders.
Tardive dyskinesia usually involves involuntary repetitive movements of the face, mouth, fingers, or arms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dyskinesias are involuntary motor movements.
Akathisia is estimated to affect approximately 15%35% of people who use antipsychotic medications.
Akathisia cant specifically turn into tardive dyskinesia.
Each of these conditions occurs due to biochemical medication effects, but they dont cause each other.
Yes, antipsychotics are safe and effective.
These medications can have side effects, though, including movement disorders.
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