Drug causes brain damage Sep 8, 2009
She now has tardive dyskinesia ... On Feb. 26, 2009, the agency cautioned about metoclopramide: "Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements of the extremities, or lip smacking, grimacing, tongue protrusion, rapid eye movements or blinking, puckering and pursing of the lips, or impaired movement of the fingers. These symptoms are rarely reversible and there is no known treatment. However, in some patients, symptoms may lessen or resolve after metoclopramide treatment... (Athens Banner-Herald)
FDA OKs Schering-Plough Drug for Schizophrenia Aug 15, 2009
The drugs can also cause a serious movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia. Schizophrenia afflicts about 1% of Americans and is a major contributor to suicide. (SmartMoney)
FDA Approves INVEGA(R) SUSTENNA(TM) for the Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Schizophrenia Aug 1, 2009
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a rare, but serious and sometimes permanent side effect reported with INVEGA(R) SUSTENNA(TM) and similar medicines. Call your doctor right away if you start to develop twitching or jerking movements that you cannot control in your face, tongue, or other parts of your body. (PR Newswire)
FDA puts Tranzyme drug on fast track Jul 28, 2009
That drug, which has been on the market for nearly 20 years, carries the risk of causing often irreversible tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movement disorder). With such a potentially attractive market pining for a new gastroparesis treatment, Tranzyme would be inclined in normal market conditions to seek to raise $40 million to $60 million in an initial public offering, then push the total haul to about $100 million with a follow-on round, Garg says. (Triangle Business Journal)
Study: Schizophrenic Treatment Overlooked Jul 14, 2009
one side effect not mentioned in this story is that it can cause tardive dyskinesia, but at a lower risk than older antipsychotics. Add a comment. (CBS News)
State Medical Board Disciplines South Windsor Psychiatrist Jun 18, 2009
Marks said he believes that Benet's treatment led him to develop tardive dyskinesia, a neurological syndrome that causes involuntary body movements and has given Marks trouble balancing, breathing and speaking ... He must also hire a psychiatrist to conduct a random review of his patient records and c 00004000 omplete courses in tardive dyskinesia and managing medications ... He was already taking one medication that could cause tardive dyskinesia, or TD, to treat diabetes-related stomach... (FOX61, CT)
FDA grants approval for use of RISPERDAL CONSTA as both a monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder May 19, 2009
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a serious, sometimes permanent side effect reported with RISPERDAL CONSTA and similar medications ... Tardive Dyskinesia (TD): TD is a syndrome of potentially irreversible, involuntary, dyskinetic movements that may develop in patients treated with antipsychotic medications. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Family finds new hope in battling rare disease May 17, 2009
Uncontrolled movements called tardive dyskinesia (TD) may develop in patients treated with Xenazine. It is possible that the TD will not go away. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Bipolar Disorder and Dopamine Dysfunction: An Indirect Approach Focusing on Tardive Movement Syndromes in a naturalistic setting Apr 28, 2009
Incidence rates of tardive syndromes (tardive dyskinesia and tardive dystonia; TDD) were examined. A priori hypothesized associations between incident TDD and other dopamine proxies (e. (BioMed Central)
Can One Drug Cure Addiction to Another? Mar 8, 2009
Some powerful dopamine blockers used as antipsychotic medications can lead to tardive dyskinesia long-term, repetitive, and involuntary body movements. Varenicline is a more sophisticated pharmaceutical, but it is only the most recent anti-drinking drug that has negative side effects. (Time.com)
