Adrian is recovering from schizophrenia. She has been taking high doses of antipsychotic medications for a very long period of time and has begun to experience uncontrollable movements of her mouth and tongue that make her appear as if she were chewing food in a very exaggerated way. Adrian is experiencing the symptoms of

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Adrian is experiencing tardive dyskinesia which is a common side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary movements of the mouth, tongue, and other body parts.

Adrian Is Recovering from Schizophrenia