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Apr 06, 2018 at 03:12 PM
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Hi. I usually don't come to this forum, but I need some insight.
Recently (past 2 months) since my psychiatrist upped my dosages of Fluoxetine (Prozac) and Quetiapine (Seroquel), I've been sleeping through the night and am much less depressed. BUT...sigh... I think I am experiencing Tardive dyskinesia, and it's freaking me out. I don't see my pdoc until April 12th, although I do see my T on April 11th. But I don't think I can wait that long. I've done a little reading/research (my downfall: I almost always hit the books, internet, etc., before I actually discuss stuff with medical people), and what I've found is kind of scary. Has anyone here experienced Tardive dyskinesia, and, if so, please tell me everything: how it affects/affected you, whether your medication dosages were lowered, treatment, etc. I feel I am affected socially and at work. TIA. --Cool |
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Apr 06, 2018 at 04:28 PM
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Wellbutrin did it ages ago. I had to quit taking it, which was a good idea anyway.
Abilify also did it after taking it for several years. I stopped talking abilify on my own and my doctor said he was both mad and glad about it. |
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Apr 07, 2018 at 03:01 PM
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Upping your Meds could definately cause that if you are prone to this. I can’t take more than 150 mg of Seroquel or I get what I call “full body restless legs.” Talk to your doc right away. It can become permanent if it drags on too long.
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Apr 07, 2018 at 04:49 PM
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I have bradykinesia from Abilify.
Bradykinesia is slow movement, including slow facial expressions. This goes away when dose is decreased and/or med is discontinued. You can search the internet for a definition/description of TD. This usually involves involuntary and repetitive facial/tongue movements. I hope you are okay.  WC __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. 
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Apr 07, 2018 at 10:53 PM
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I developed a severe tremor from Latuda, was taken off of it, and the tremor went away in about 3 weeks.
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Apr 08, 2018 at 02:42 AM
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This is just the kind of thing you can call your psychiatrist about now. You don't have to wait until your appointment.
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Apr 08, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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My speech is affected: I stutter and stammer. Parts of my body move, twitch, flail, and none of that is under my control.
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Apr 09, 2018 at 02:19 AM
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By the way, there are videos on youtube that give examples of what TD looks like. It was somewhat helpful to me to watch those videos when I was concerned about having TD. |
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Apr 09, 2018 at 03:07 PM
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I looked at some TD youtube videos, and it was like looking in a mirror. :-(
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Apr 09, 2018 at 04:32 PM
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 Oh, dear. Have you spoken with your pdoc about this?
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Apr 09, 2018 at 06:38 PM
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I agree you should call pdoc ASAP.
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Apr 12, 2018 at 06:21 PM
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I saw my Pdoc today. He doesn't think I have TD. BUT he thinks I'm on too much medication. Dosages have been changed, and I am hopeful that I will feel better soon. Thanks for all your responses.
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Jul 15, 2018 at 08:25 PM
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Hi, I'm also on Latuda. Started 6 months ago at 60mg. TD started after 3 months. Lowered to 40mg and it is still there but not as severe. How did you taper down Latuda. I heard scary stuff about coming off it, especially from 20mg to zero. Thanks
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