Medications most often associated with Tardive Dyskinesia include metoclopramide, known in the U.S. by the brand names Reglan and Metozolv, and psychiatric drugs Thorazine, Stelazine, Haldol, Prolixin, Zyprexa, Risperdal and Clozaril.

While nothing seems to cure the condition, some treatments have been shown to bring relief to sufferers. Those treatments include:

- Vitamin E may have some beneficial effects on patients, especially those who have not yet developed Tardive Dyskinesia. Since large doses of vitamin E can be toxic, it is recommended that patients consult with their doctors before adding supplemental vitamin E to their diets.
- Botulinum toxin injections (BTX), also known as BOTOX therapy, has been shown to relieve symptoms that involved limited groups of muscles. Consult with your doctor to see if this form of treatment is right for you.
- Some medications have been used to successfully treat Tardive Dyskinesia. Talk with your doctor about options in drug therapy.

If you suffer from Tardive Dyskinesia, or are experiencing any unusual and involuntary movements, and take or have taken metoclopramide or any psychiatric drugs, you are encouraged to seek specialized medical treatment.

Source: National Empowerment Center

SOURCE: Reglan Side Effects › Treatments available for drug-induced Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive Dyskinesia and Tardive Dystonia are serious movement disorders caused by psychiatric medications. Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning to patients and health care providers that patients taking metoclopramide, a drug to treat heartburn, GERD and other gastrointestinal conditions, were at greater risk of developing Tardive Dyskinesia. Patients who used metoclopramide for 12 weeks or longer were at an even greater risk of developing the condition. Some studies show as many as 20 percent of patients who used metoclopramide long-term developed the disorder.

Metoclopramide is known in the U.S. by the brand name Reglan. A orally dissolving table form of metoclopramide, Metozolv, has just been approved by the FDA and carries the same black box warning for Tardive Dyskinesia.

Tardive Dyskinesia expresses itself in various ways, including involuntary lip smacking; blinking; raising eyebrows; tongue twitching and protrusion; toe tapping; and jerking; and repetitive, involuntary motions of the fingers, hands, arms, legs and/or torso. Sometimes movements are slight and barley noticeable. For others, the movements are debilitating and sometimes painful. The movements usually cease during sleep but are more pronounced when the sufferer is anxious or under stress.

There have been successful lawsuits filed by individuals diagnosed with Tardive Dyskinesia that has been caused by their medication, including one in which a jury awarded the plaintiff $1.3 million. If you have suffered from involuntary movements following use of metoclopramide or any other medication, you may have a claim against the drug maker.

SOURCE: Reglan Side Effects › Few resources available for those with Tardive Dyskinesia