Tardive Dyskinesia Prevention

Prevention

If you need neuroleptic drugs to control a psychiatric disorder, consider these guidelines to help prevent TD:

• Talk with your doctor about:
  • Risks and benefits of the medication
  • Whether the dose is right for you and how well the drug is working
  • Other medications you can try that have less risk of TD
  • Whether you can take a "drug holiday," to take a break from using the medication
  • Even a small symptom of TD that you have—Early treatment works best.
• Do not stop taking your medication without first talking to your doctor. If you stop the drug right away, it may trigger TD.
• See your doctor every three months.