A condition characterized by spasmodic, uncoordinated, or other abnormal movements; i.e., those which result from a reaction to phenothiazines.

	DMAE As A Treatment "...Exerts favorable effects on those chronic dyskinesias (including tardive dyskinesia) that occur as a result of long periods of major tranquilizers use..." Lecithin / Choline As A Treatment "...Phosphatidyl choline has been used in connection with the following conditions ... Gallbladder attacks, High homocysteine, Liver cirrhosis, Tardive dyskinesia;..." L-Phenylalanine As A Treatment "...Some research suggests that tardive dyskinesia patients may process phenylalanine abnormally..." Tardive Dyskinesia The Condition "Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs..." Relationship to Manganese Requirement "Administration of the trace mineral manganese (at 15mg per day) may prevent the development of tardive dyskinesia and higher amounts (up to 60mg per day) may reverse tardive dyskinesia that has already developed..." Recommendation Vitamin E "See the link between Tardive Dyskinesia and Melatonin..." Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) "See the link between Tardive Dyskinesia and Melatonin..." Recommendation Melatonin "A double-blind study demonstrated that 10mg of melatonin given at 8pm for 6 weeks is an effective treatment for tardive dyskinesia, although the magnitude of the effect was only modest..." Recommendation Manganese "See the link between Tardive Dyskinesia and Melatonin..." Recommendation GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate) "GHB has been reported to help control tardive dyskinesia symptoms..."

Last updated: Dec 06, 2007