What is Tardive Dyskinesia?
Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of medications prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. It is is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements such as lip smacking and grimaces.
Who has Tardive Dyskinesia at PatientsLikeMe?
- 33 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 2 say Tardive Dyskinesia is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 82% | Females |
|---|---|
| 18% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 1 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 4 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 10 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 3 |
These charts show data from Tardive Dyskinesia patients who have completed their condition history