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Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a potential socially stigmatizing condition.

 There is also evidence that TD is associated with a poorer quality of life in patients with schizophrenia.

One study found that patients with schizophrenia and comorbid TD were more likely to show smoking-related pathology, have recurrent respiratory tract infections, and have increased cardiovascular disorders.

 of 7 studies, with a median follow-up period of 4 years, found a significantly, 1.4-fold increased risk of mortality in patients with schizophrenia or affective disorders and TD.

These challenges are among the major ones faced by patients in their daily lives. 

Tardive dyskinesia (syndrome): current concept and modern approaches to its management

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Tardive dyskinesia associated with higher mortality in psychiatric patients: results of a meta-analysis of 7 independent studies

Morbidity and mortality in tardive dyskinesia: Associations in chronic schizophrenia

Tardive Dyskinesia

Quizzes

What major challenges do patients with tardive dyskinesia face in their daily lives? Take the quiz and learn more.

PsychQuiz: Consequences of Tardive Dyskinesia