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FL S1392
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- Designates the week of May 5, 2024, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" in Florida
- Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs, fingers, or toes, associated with prolonged use of dopamine receptor blocking agents such as antipsychotics and antiemetics
- An estimated 600,000 people in the United States are affected by TD, and approximately 65 percent of those with the condition have not been diagnosed
- The American Psychiatric Association recommends regular screening for TD among patients taking associated medications, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved treatments for adults with TD
- Encourages individuals experiencing uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements to consult their health care provider regarding their symptoms
Legislative Description
Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
Last Action
Adopted
2/15/2024
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