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Old Aug 15, 2014, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by justmeandmyhead View Post
I'm worried I'm going to develop tardive dyskinesia because I'm on a typical antipsychotic. My cpn said I might have to be on medication for the rest of my life and I know it develops over time. I'm going to try and get off meds next year but I'm still worried about developing it :/
Appparently it has a slow onset so if they see it developing they can change meds etc---I think the rate is roughly 5% per year maxing out at 20% but there are genetic factors that influence it as well as dose of your AP with high doses being worse.
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