Term ID: T5377

Tardive Dystonia

/tardive-dystonia/
Neurological side effect of antipsychotic medications involving sustained muscle contractions and abnormal postures.
Example: Involuntary muscle spasms and twisted postures that develop after long-term exposure to certain psychiatric medications.

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Reference: Burke et al. (1982)