Antidyskinetics are medications used to relieve tics, muscle spasms and other related symptoms associated with various neurological disorders.

Antidyskinetics are used to treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Tourette syndrome and Huntington’s disease. They are sometimes used to control severe reactions to a number of medications, including those used to treat Parkinson’s disease, high blood pressure, and emotional, mental and nervous conditions.

Patients are advised to inform their physician if they have been diagnosed with certain medical conditions, including allergies, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or heart or blood vessel disease. In addition, patients with kidney disease or liver disease are more likely to maintain especially elevated levels of antidyskinetics in the body, thereby increasing the risk of side effects associated with higher blood levels of these medications.

Side effects associated with use of antidyskinetics include increased sensitivity to light, a tendency to sweat less, blurred vision, dryness of mouth and dizziness. Some patients experience side effects when they quit using antidyskinetics. Symptoms of overdose can be similar to the medication’s side effects but are typically more severe.

Patients are advised to consult their physicians before taking any additional prescription or over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements or herbal medications. Drugs that may interact poorly when taken with antidyskinetics include anticholinergics, central nervous system depressants and tricyclic antidepressants.