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October Surprise 2024

Tardive Dyskinesia in Schizophrenia: Causes & Treatment

Tardive dyskinesia is primarily linked to the long-term use of medications that block dopamine receptors in the brain. Antipsychotic drugs, particularly older first-generation antipsychotics, are the most common cause because they interfere with dopamine signaling, a neurotransmitter crucial for movement regulation.