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Dyskinesia is a symptom in which a person has trouble controlling his movements to make them smooth, coordinated motions. Dyskinesia can appear as repetitive motions, rough movements, jerky movements, etc. Tardive dyskinesia (TD) may occur as a drug side effect.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

15 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Is Symptom of

Parkinson disease
Condition
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
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Is a Side Effect of

Ritalin
Desoxyn
Dexedrine
Eldepryl
Metadate CD
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