Facial Tics? It Could Be Tardive Dyskinesia

From severe and debilitating problems to minor, unnoticeable side effects, no medication is 100 percent safe. There are always risks and benefits, and every patient and their doctor must weigh those pros and cons.  But what if your meds are creating a permanent problem? What if it’s something that has started small, but now it’s far worse, and the medication you’ve depended on is now causing uncontrollable issues?  If you’ve noticed strange facial tics, from rapid blinking to lip smacking and tongue movements, this could be more than just some involuntary movement. It could be a side effect of your medication.  Do you or someone you know take medicines for mental health? If you’re experiencing unexplained facial tics, Tardive Dyskinesia may be to blame. RELATED: Tardive Dyskinesia & Parkinson’s Disease: What’s The Difference? What is Tardive Dyskinesia? Simply put, Tardive Dyskinesia is a nervous system disorder that causes uncontrollable movements, from those of the face to the body. Caused by extended use of psychiatric medication, the condition can become debilitating in some rare cases. The typical person with the condition, however, experiences a manageable degree of symptoms.  Tardive Dyskinesia includes the following symptoms in the face:  Lip smacking  Cheek puffing ...