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Treatment
To treat TD, your doctor may:
- Stop the neuroleptic medication
- Lower the dose
- Switch you to a different medication (eg, an atypical antipsychotic)
- Recommend vitamin B6 or vitamin E to reduce the risk of worsening symptoms—These vitamins are still being studied.
Symptoms may decrease over time even if you continue to take the neuroleptic drug. Younger people tend to do better.
Medication
Some medications may help decrease symptoms, such as:
- Melatonin
- Trihexyphenidyl (Artane, Trihexane)
- Reserpine (Serpalan)
- Propranolol (Inderal)
- Clonidine (Catapres)
- Baclofen (Lioresal)
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Sedatives (benzodiazepines), such as:
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
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Antiseizure drugs, such as:
- Valproic acid (Depakene)
- Levetiracetam (Keppra)
- Antipsychotic drugs that may help with movement disorders (eg, sulpiride, oxypertine, tiapride) and other medications, such as L-dopa (a type of amino acid)
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2024 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.