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Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week Designated to Highlight Medication Side Effects.

The Senate designated the first week of May 2023 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week to highlight this serious movement disorder affecting over 600,000 Americans. TD is often a side effect of long-term use of certain medications for mental health or gastrointestinal issues. The resolution aims to encourage better public understanding and improved screening practices by healthcare providers.
Key points
Official designation of an awareness week to increase public and medical community knowledge about Tardive Dyskinesia (TD).
TD is an involuntary movement disorder linked to common medications used for serious mental illnesses and stomach disorders.
The resolution encourages citizens to become better informed about TD risks and symptoms, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis.
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Print number: 118_SRES_197
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-05-04