HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE (HD) CHOREA
TARDIVE DYSKINESIA (TD)
Carnie Wilson is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and advocate for mental health awareness who’s passionate about using her voice to lift up people living with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
In connectING with people and families affected by TD, Carnie helps empower those struggling with their uncontrollable movements to stand up to stigma, speak openly about their symptoms without fear or embarrassment, and seek diagnosis and treatment.
Carnie and psychiatrist Leslie Lundt, MD, explore Carnie’s passion for mental health advocacy. Learn about TD and what people taking antipsychotics need to know.
Carnie welcomes Allison, a real TD patient living with bipolar disorder, and her husband, Michael. They share her struggle with disruptive movements. Learn how Allison advocated for herself along her journey to a TD diagnosis and treatment with INGREZZA.
Stay tuned for more videos of Carnie ConnectING with those affected by TD.
Carnie Wilson is a paid spokesperson for INGREZZA/Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. She is not diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia (TD) and does not take INGREZZA.
Dr. Lundt is a paid consultant for INGREZZA/Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Allison and Michael were compensated by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. to share their stories.
INGREZZA® (valbenazine) capsules or INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules are prescription medicines used to treat adults with:
It is not known if INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE is safe and effective in children.
INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE can cause serious side effects in people with Huntington’s disease, including: depression, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal actions. Tell your healthcare provider before you start taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE if you have Huntington’s disease and are depressed (have untreated depression or depression that is not well controlled by medicine) or have suicidal thoughts. Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is especially important when INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE is started and when the dose is changed. Call your healthcare provider right away if you become depressed, have unusual changes in mood or behavior, or have thoughts of hurting yourself.
Before taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions including if you: have liver or heart problems, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Make sure you tell all of your healthcare providers that you are taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE. Taking INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you: take digoxin or take or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine. You should not take INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE if you are taking, or have stopped taking, a MAOI within the last 14 days.
The most common side effects of INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE in people with tardive dyskinesia are sleepiness and tiredness.
The most common side effects of INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE in people with chorea associated with Huntington’s disease include sleepiness and tiredness, raised itchy red areas on your skin (hives), rash, and trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep.
These are not all of the possible side effects of INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Dosage Forms and Strengths: INGREZZA and INGREZZA SPRINKLE are available in 40 mg, 60 mg, and 80 mg capsules.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide.
