Can a neurologist treat tardive dyskinesia?

A neurologist has extensive experience treating tardive dyskinesia. Neurologists see a higher volume and concentration of patients with tardive dyskinesia, and thus are more experienced in treating the condition successfully.

What is a movement disorder neurologist?

A movement disorder specialist is a neurologist with additional training in Parkinson’s disease (PD) who personalizes care to an individual’s symptoms and needs. People with Parkinson’s who see a movement disorder specialist often report feeling more informed and better equipped to manage symptoms.

Is dyskinesia a neurological disorder?

Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs. Neuroleptic drugs are generally prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements.

Which among the following is a common neuroleptic induced movement disorder?

Two of the more common movement disorders are called drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) and tardive dyskinesia (TD). DIP usually starts within days to months after starting an antipsychotic, whereas TD may begin months to years later.

Who are the leading experts on movement disorders?

Maju Mathews, MD, MRCPsych, DIP PSYCH,Sylvia Gratz, DO, Babatunde Adetunji, MD, FASAM, Vinu George, MD, Manu Mathews, MD, and Biju Basil, MD Maju Mathews Dr. Maju Mathews is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Find articles by Maju Mathews Sylvia Gratz

Who are antipsychotic-induced movement disorders evaluation and treatment?

PMCID: PMC3004713 PMID: 21179628 Antipsychotic-Induced Movement Disorders Evaluation and Treatment Maju Mathews, MD, MRCPsych, DIP PSYCH,Sylvia Gratz, DO, Babatunde Adetunji, MD, FASAM, Vinu George, MD, Manu Mathews, MD, and Biju Basil, MD Maju Mathews

Which is the most common late onset movement disorder?

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is the main late onset condition among the EPSEs. These are involuntary movements, mainly of the tongue and mouth with twisting of the tongue, chewing, and grimacing movements of the face.