Vitamin E supplementation may lessen or eliminate this side effect in some individuals.
tardive dyskinesia
Tardive Dyskinesia
Some symptoms of tardive dyskinesia are facial grimacing, finger movement, jaw swinging, repetitive chewing and tongue thrusting. Also delayed abnormal movement in the lower face.
Meige Syndrome is primarily caused by abnormal function of the basal ganglia in the brain and is characterized by involuntary movements of the face and jaw. Tardive Dyskinesia, on the other hand, is usually a side effect of long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics, and involves involuntary movements of the face, tongue, and limbs. Both conditions involve involuntary movements but have different underlying causes.
severe side effects such as movement disorders (e.g. tardive dyskinesia), hormonal imbalances, weight gain, and increased risk of metabolic problems like diabetes.
Signs of this disorder are involuntary twitches and muscle spasms in the face and body and jutting or rolling movements of the tongue.
Reglan induced tardive dysknesia is a neurological disorder caused by metoclopramide-containing drugs, i.e. Reglan.The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently required the manufacturers of Reglan to add a "black box warning" to the drugs safety information warning of an increased risk of tardive dyskinesia. To read the FDA warning, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm149533.htm.In addition, if you or somebody you know has taken Reglan and been diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia, you should contact a lawyer asap. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Reglan induced tardive dysknesia lawsuit.Please visit http://www.injuryhelpnetwork.com/reglan or http://www.schmidtandclark.com/reglan to learn more about your potential for monetary recovery.
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)-- A group of side effects associated with antipsychotic medications. EPS include parkinsonism, akathisia, dystonia, and tardive dyskinesia.
Misdiagnosis will always be a possibility when any medical condition is diagnosed, and some illnesses are misdiagnosed more frequently than others. Any person believed to be showing symptoms of illness - including dyskinesia -should be seen by a doctor, who will, if necessary, refer the patient to a specialist in the field of the suspected or diagnosed condition. Support groups for sufferers of various forms of dyskinesia exist in many areas; your doctor should be able to give contact details for them. The link below gives data on tardive dyskinesia and also has links to information on Tourette Syndrome and tourettism.
Adderall is primarily prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, and it is not indicated for treating tardive dyskinesia, which is a movement disorder often caused by long-term use of antipsychotic medications. In fact, stimulant medications like Adderall could potentially exacerbate movement disorders. Treatment for tardive dyskinesia typically involves the use of other medications, such as valbenazine or deutetrabenazine, and careful management of the underlying condition causing the symptoms. Always consult a healthcare provider for appropriate treatment options.
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