Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Asked 7 months ago

What mental health meds cause td?

My friend is on some mental health medication and he mentioned a side effect called TD, or tardive dyskinesia. I was curious to know what mental health medicines can cause that.

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Rina Choudhary Rina Choudhary Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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TD or Tardive Dyskinesia is a serious side effect, often linked to older antipsychotic medications, especially first-generation ones. It causes involuntary movements. It's crucial to discuss any side effects with your psychiatrist immediately. Just like with thyroid, you need regular check-ups and open communication with your doctor about meds.

Aditya Kulkarni Aditya Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yaar, TD (Tardive Dyskinesia) is actually a known side effect, mostly with older antipsychotics. Like, some of the first-gen ones, not the newer ones so much. It's about involuntary movements, super serious. If you're on these meds or someone you know is, pls talk to the doc ASAP.

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Gautam Rao Gautam Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

TD is Tardive Dyskinesia, it's a side effect from certain psychiatric medicines, mostly the older ones, called first-generation antipsychotics. It causes involuntary body movements. It's a serious thing, so if you notice anything like that, you must tell your doctor immediately. Don't ignore it.

Smita Arora Smita Arora Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, TD? That sounds like a tough side effect! Makes me think about how some medications can mess with your appetite or cravings too. But this TD thing, it's usually older mental health meds, like the ones for psychosis, that can cause involuntary movements. Always ask your doc about side effects, better safe than sorry, right?

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Ananya Mukherjee Ananya Mukherjee Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a potential side effect primarily associated with long-term use of older antipsychotic medications, also known as first-generation or typical antipsychotics. Some antiemetics can also cause it. Modern atypical antipsychotics have a lower risk, but it's not zero. It's crucial to have open discussions with your prescribing doctor about potential side effects and to report any unusual movements immediately.

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