When a person on an antipsychotic drug develops repetitive,involuntary jerks and movements of the face,lips,legs,and body,this is called __________.

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The symptoms described are consistent with tardive dyskinesia, a common side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medication. The "Thorazine" shuffle is a term used to describe the movement difficulties and slowed gait associated specifically with the use of the drug chlorpromazine (brand name Thorazine). Neuroleptic syndrome is a rare but serious side effect of antipsychotic medications characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered mental state. Psychotic syndrome is a diagnostic category used to describe a collection of symptoms related to psychosis, including delusions and hallucinations.

When a Person on an Antipsychotic Drug Develops Repetitive,involuntary Jerks