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Health Topicsmental health-behavior8 risk factors for tardive dyskinesia

8 risk factors for tardive dyskinesia

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in March 2024 by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated on October 22, 2024

Tardive dyskinesia is an involuntary movement disorder where prevention or early treatment is recommended. Learn if you or a loved one is at risk for TD.

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