15 Dystonia Varieties That Will Spin Your Brain Around

10. Tardive Dystonia

Tardive dystonia is a potential side effect of dopamine receptor blockers. These medicines are used to treat schizophrenia, psychosis, nausea, and dizziness. Tardive dystonia generally develops after an individual has taken dopamine receptor blockers for months or years. Patients with this side effect may experience involuntary neck movements, and the and contortion of the limbs and trunk could occur. Patients might also experience changes in their voice, and involuntary eye closure and other symptoms of blepharospasm could be present. They might move the face or mouth involuntarily as well. If the drug that causes the patient's tardive dystonia has only been taken for a short period, a complete remission of symptoms could occur, and this happens in an estimated one out of every ten cases. In the majority of cases, tardive dystonia is permanent, particularly if the patient has been taking the medication that causes it over a prolonged period.