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Tardive Dyskinesia

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect often caused by long-term use of neuroleptic drugs, which are used to treat psychiatric disorders. It involves involuntary movements, especially in lower face muscles.

AP course connection

Topic 8.9: 8.9 Treatment of Disorders from the Biological Perspective

Unit 8

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