The impact of tardive dyskinesia (TD) goes far beyond involuntary movements1,2
75% of patients reported that TD severely impacted them socially, physically, and psychologically3
In a survey of 269 patients, the impact of TD on daily living was substantial—even for patients with self-assessed mild/moderate symptoms.4
Social factors2,5
- Social isolation
- Fewer employment opportunities
Biological and physical factors2,6,7
- Pain
- Dental and gait issues
- Speech impairment
- Labored breathing
- Difficulty eating
Psychological factors3
- Difficulty focusing
- Low self-esteem
- Irritability, frustration, and/or anger
- Feeling unmotivated
- Anxiety
Due to the impact of TD, patients reported skipping, stopping, or reducing their antipsychotic medication4
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Mechanism of Disease:
Learn more about how APD use affects dopamine signaling in TD.7
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