... effects are caused by prolonged usage of neuroleptics. Some symptoms included in these effects are tardive dyskinesia, which includes involuntary movements such as jerking movements of the body, even the jaw, lips and tongue. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by unwanted side effects of treatment with phenothiazine, including slow, rhythmical, involuntary movements that are either generalized ... a muscle group.A dystonic reaction is characterized by symptoms that include twisting, repeated jerking, movements, and/or abnormal posture. Patient education for compliance is so important wi...

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