The clinical manifestations of tardive dyskinesia (TD) can be disruptive, with common symptoms including choreoathetotic and stereotypic movements, particularly in the mouth, jaw, tongue, and face....
Aaron Zalewski,
MSN, PMHNP-BC,
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, H3-Hope Healing Health
Managing Tardive Syndrome: Diagnosis Challenges and Treatment Approaches
The underlying causes of tardive syndrome (TS) are not entirely understood, but hypotheses suggest dopaminergic receptor hypersensitivity and oxidative stress...
Aaron Zalewski,
MSN, PMHNP-BC,
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, H3-Hope Healing Health
Early Detection and Management of Tardive Dyskinesia in Patients Taking Dopamine-Receptor Blocking Agents
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder commonly associated with dopamine-receptor blocking agents (DRBAs), including antipsychotics and metoclopramide....
Jessica Jones,
DHSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych,
Director of Didactic Education, College of Saint Mary
Vocal Cord Dysfunction: A Rare but Severe Complication of Tardive Dyskinesia
In this case report, a 65-year-old female presented with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, major depressive disorder on risperidone, tardive dyskinesia...
Aaron Zalewski,
MSN, PMHNP-BC,
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, H3-Hope Healing Health
Managing Painless Legs and Moving Toes Syndrome With Individualized Treatment
Painless legs and moving toes syndrome is a rare movement disorder characterized by semi-continuous, involuntary toe movements without associated pain....
Aaron Zalewski,
MSN, PMHNP-BC,
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, H3-Hope Healing Health
