Movement Disorders as a Side Effect of Psychiatric Medications

NAMI Ask the Expert Presents: Movement Disorders as a Side Effect of Psychiatric Medications

For people who take psychiatric medications, it’s important to understand the potential side effects and know what symptoms to watch for.
The development of movement disorders is one rare, but significant potential side effect of some psychiatric medications, occurring most commonly in the group referred to as “antipsychotics.”
Join us for the upcoming NAMI Ask the Expert webinar, where we will focus on movement disorders that may occur as a result of taking some psychiatric medications.

During this Ask the Expert webinar, you will learn about:
• The prevalence of movement disorders a side effect of psychiatric medications
• What symptoms of movement disorders may look and feel like
• The challenges associated with movement disorders as a side effect
• Treatment options available for individuals who are affected by movement disorders
• Strategies to use when discussing movement disorders as a side effect with health care providers

Hear from our guest expert, Craig Chepke, M.D., DFAPA, a Board-Certified psychiatrist and Medical Director of Excel Psychiatric Associates, on the background, treatment, and care of movement disorders.

We welcome your participation and invite you to submit questions for our guest expert through the webinar registration form.