Posted by Cam W. on August 29, 2001, at 17:36:38
In reply to neuroleptics , posted by Shelley on August 29, 2001, at 14:44:26
Shelley - The only treatment that I have seen work, with any sort of sustained efficacy for TD, was Clozaril™ (clozapine). The problem with using this med is it's profound side effects, and pain-in-the-ass weekly/biweekly blood monitoring. Another discoraging thing is that one may not see significant improvement for 8 to 12 months.
The good side to all this is that when a result is seen, it is usually dramatic. The TD becomes hardly noticeable unless you are looking for it very closely (ie. when it works, it works like a damn). If one's doctor does decide to use Clozaril to treat tardive dyskinesia, one has to remember that it is not going to be effective immediately.
I hope that this is of some help. - Cam
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