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Tardive Dyskinesia actually falls under the EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms) syndrome which may well include dystonia, parkinsonism etc.


Such EPS syndrome (especially physical movement disorders, including Hemifacial Spasms triggered by bodily chemical imbalances) in turn is caused by disturbances to the dopamine receptors (one of the main neurotransmitters essential for the control of human body motions) in the nervous system which is normally induced by most of the AAP's (atypical antipsychotics).


Besides, such Tardive Dyskinesia-related medications as metoclopramide (Reglan), prochlorperazine (Compazine) - being medications for gastrointestinal problems, promethazine (Phenergan) - being medications for cough and so on that are often prescribed to children may also have disastrous side effect of muslce deformity that affect the rest of their lives.