Treatment Recommendations for Tardive Dyskinesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterised by irregular, stereotyped, and choreiform movements associated with the use of antipsychotic medication. We aim to provide recommendations on the treatment of tardive dyskinesia.

Methods

We performed a systematic review of studies of the treatment of tardive dyskinesia. Studies were rated for methodological quality using the American Academy of Neurology Risk of Bias Classification system. Overall level of evidence classifications and grades of recommendation were made using the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network framework.

Results

Preventing tardive dyskinesia is of primary importance, and clinicians should follow best practice for prescribing antipsychotic medication, including limiting the

SUBMITTER: Ricciardi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6591749 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature