title: Prevention and management of tardive dyskinesia.
abstract: There is a growing medical and public concern about neuroleptic-induced persistent tardive dyskinesia. The clinician faces a difficult dilemma because there are no effective substitutes for neuroleptics in the treatment of a majority of schizophrenic patients. In dealing with this dilemma, the physician should 1) periodically assess indications for neuroleptics in each patient, 2) use the lowest effective dose, 3) inform the patient of the risk of tardive dyskinesia, 4) examine the patient at regular intervals for early signs of tardive dyskinesia, and 5) document these steps. Strategies for the management of tardive dyskinesia are also discussed.
authors.forename: D V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Jeste
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Wyatt
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003657:Decision Making; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000150:complications; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation; D012306:Risk; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents