Question

You are seeing a 65-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia on the inpatient unit. Per chart review, he has been on a number of first- and second-generation antipsychotics but his symptoms remit while on haloperidol and he is able to work as cashier at a local grocery store. As part of your intake, you perform an AIMs exam and note that it appears as though he is chewing gum, however he neither has gum in his mouth nor wears dentures. Which of the following medications may assist with his symptoms?

A. Brexpiprazole
B. Valbenazine
C. Vilazodone
D. Iloperidone
E. Cariprazine

Answer 1

Valbenazine may assist with the symptoms described in the question. It is used to treat tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterized by involuntary movements.

Step-by-step explanation:

The medication that may assist with the symptoms described in the question is Valbenazine. Valbenazine is an FDA-approved medication that is used to treat tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterized by repetitive and involuntary movements of the face, tongue, and other body parts. Tardive dyskinesia can be a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol. Chewing movements, like what the patient is experiencing, can be one of the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia.