Why it fits
Late repetitive oral-facial or choreiform movements after prolonged dopamine blockade
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Late repetitive oral-facial or choreiform movements after prolonged dopamine blockade
Subjective inner restlessness is the key feature, often with observable motor restlessness.
Separates the Akathisia / EPSE / Tremor / Sedation group. It is not specific to Tardive dyskinesia.
Applies to the Akathisia / EPSE / Tremor / Sedation group — not specific to Tardive dyskinesia
Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Akathisia / EPSE / Tremor / Sedation group — not specific to Tardive dyskinesia
Late repetitive oral-facial or choreiform movements after prolonged dopamine blockade
Functional and social impairment, progressive worsening.
Applies to the Akathisia / EPSE / Tremor / Sedation group.
Subjective inner restlessness is the key feature, often with observable motor restlessness.
Applies to the Akathisia / EPSE / Tremor / Sedation group.
One of the most commonly missed and most distressing psychiatric side effects Bilateral onset after medication strongly suggests drug-induced parkinsonism Dramatic but very treatable once recognised Not every restless movement is akathisia; tardive phenomenology is different Tremor type and context usually solve the differential
Applies to the Akathisia / EPSE / Tremor / Sedation group.
Thyroid function tests
Applies to the Akathisia / EPSE / Tremor / Sedation group.
None listed
Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.