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Management of tardive dyskinesia: First-line options

Regular screening for tardive dyskinesia and early detection are by far the most important things that we can do to manage the risk of tardive dyskinesia in patients who are on an antipsychotic. If TD does occur, here are the steps that we should systematically consider: 1. Taper off anticholinergic medications Anticholinergic medications may make…

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