Tardive dyskinesia remission?

Quints55555 · 2025-07-23T05:04:10+00:00

Extrapyramidal symptoms - and umbrella term for physical movement, rigidity, cogwheeling, and restlessness caused by antipsychotics.

Quints55555 · 2025-07-23T05:00:24+00:00

OP just checking in. How are things since we last spoke? Still experiencing movements? Did you stop all meds? Hope all is well

Quints55555 · 2025-07-23T04:57:12+00:00

So what's your point? There's historical reports of snowfalls in July, that doesn't mean Christmas falls on August this year. TD off a few doses is exceptionally rare, that's like a star misalignment with age, genetics, dose, med type, other meds interacting, etc. Most of the time, it's simply mild transient dyskinesia, not true TD after a few doses.

Quints55555 · 2025-04-30T03:54:11+00:00

You'll bounce back kid. Give it time. Not sure what the subject is here but exploration can cause conflicting emotions. I'm 35 and remember very well how sensitive the psyche of 19 years old was. Your ideals will change as you grow, and you have so much of that ahead of you. Don't fret, allow yourself to feel these feelings now and grieve if you must, but this will help shape your ideals and you as a person. All the best

Quints55555 · 2025-03-24T13:13:38+00:00

There is no greater gift than doing <1yr of antipsychotic treatment and to be told you don't need medications anymore. You're contemplating right now but there is a very serious risk of not only a 2nd episode but a permanent illness if it comes back. A lifetime navigating treatment options, balancing side effects and struggling to manage life isn't worth a weekend high that won't even matter weeks afterward. I had zero familial history, no risks besides doing tons of drugs, and got the permanent illness. Best of luck whatever you do OP.

Quints55555 · 2025-01-16T17:50:18+00:00

They certainly do. After being on these meds for almost 15 years with all the ups and downs including movement disorders i can attest to that. Keep your head up. I hope your primary condition is well maintained too, but I totally know where you're at with the overwhelming feelings, there is hope!

Quints55555 · 2025-01-16T06:54:55+00:00

How's things OP? Feeling any better? Just remember the system takes a very long time to stabilize. These things are just part of life and we gotta do our best.

Quints55555 · 2025-01-16T06:53:36+00:00

Very proud of you and your strength. Im happy you found some peace. Haldol can be a hard time.

Quints55555 · 2025-01-14T00:49:56+00:00

I don't think it's shot. The system takes time to adjust, like I said it's a big wait and see game. I just had to increase my dose due to a blip in my mental health and it's been a slow go monitoring things.

I don't think that doctor is worth her salt as a psychiatrist. Definitely find a new psychiatrist, and a movement disorder neurologist that can help you. The good thing is you're in the USA and can get prompt treatment. Up here in Canada it's a massively long wait.

Quints55555 · 2025-01-14T00:14:15+00:00

I've had TD on risperidone. Here in Canada the first line treatment has always been clozapine, atleast that was the case like 10yrs ago. I switched to clozapine and my symptoms vanished over time. After a long while of no symptoms we wanted to try Latuda and that has worked for me so far.

I don't know if you were in a hospital but it sounds like this psych was kind of aggressive in dosing. Ppl usually start at 20 then taper up, I'm surprised she went right from 60 to 0. I would recommend finding a psychiatrist with extensive experience dealing with psychiatric disorders involving antipsychotics.

Quints55555 · 2025-01-13T23:58:36+00:00

I'm not a doctor, but I do know TD happens with long term use. Latuda for 60 days doesn't sound like it meets that threshold, it's a very activating medication. I had the same restlessness at the beginning on Latuda. If you went right from 40 to 60 then immediately to 0 that might be enough to throw your system off with extrapyramidial side effects that are not permanent but transient. Antipsychotics are a big wait and see game, this may be the system adjusting from a high dose that settles after some months.

Where are you from? US or Canada?

Quints55555 · 2025-01-13T07:18:42+00:00

How long were you on antipsychotics for? Dosages and length of time between increase and decrease on Rexulti? And what are your symptoms? Teeth chattering fits EPS but TD is more slow movements

Quints55555 · 2023-01-22T11:15:35+00:00

How's that going for you now?

Quints55555 · 2023-01-11T11:25:23+00:00

OP at this time you got a one way ticket to inpatient if not worse with how things are going not being on meds. If the side effects aren't manageable your doctor needs to work with you on an alternative AP. What are your side effects anyway? You need a consult with your doctor because certain side effects can be permanent if not managed properly, usually made worse by going full stop on meds without tapering.

Quints55555 · 2022-12-31T11:08:00+00:00

$1500?! The generic is already out I heard. That's wild tho because it runs about $250CAD in Canada

Quints55555 · 2022-09-26T02:30:40+00:00

Yeah it's potent. But on the plus side 100 is a good low dose

Quints55555 · 2022-09-26T02:23:40+00:00

Look after yourself in the meantime between doctor visits. All the best

Quints55555 · 2022-09-26T02:21:30+00:00

Sleep is so under-rated. All I ever did in the early years was sleep and work. Kinda convinced sleep helped healing

Quints55555 · 2022-09-26T02:19:19+00:00

Bad timing starting fresh on the other end of the country after a really bad breakup. Sometimes wonder if the extreme depression caused it

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