The Prevalence of Tardive Dyskinesia In Patients With Schizophrenia Treated With Antipsychotics In Malaysia.

Background: Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder that is associated with the prolonged use of antipsychotics. The prevalence of TD varies widely from 20% to 50% but often undetected in schizophrenia patients treated with antipsychotics.

Aim: This study is aimed at investigating the prevalence of TD among schizophrenia patients treated with antipsychotics and identifying the associated factors.