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2. List of long term side effects of antipsychotics - Wikipedia

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   Many patients will not develop these side effects, although there is still a significant possibility of risks associated with Antipsychotic usage. The percentage of patients affected by side effects like Tardive dyskinesia is significantly high and estimated to be a 20-50% prevalence. [1] [2]

3. Tardive dyskinesia - Wikipedia

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   If tardive dyskinesia is diagnosed, the causative drug should be discontinued. Tardive dyskinesia may persist after withdrawal of the drug for months, years or even permanently. [35] [36] Some studies suggest that practitioners should consider using atypical antipsychotics as a substitute to typical antipsychotics for people requiring ...

4. Typical antipsychotic - Wikipedia

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   Tardive dyskinesia may reverse upon discontinuation of the offending agent or it may be irreversible, withdrawal may also make tardive dyskinesia more severe. [10] Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, but potentially fatal side effect of antipsychotic treatment. NMS is characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, autonomic dysfunction ...

5. Typical vs. Atypical Antipsychotics: What’s the Difference?

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   Find out what typical and atypical antipsychotics are, what they are used for, how they work, and their potential risks and benefits.

6. Extrapyramidal symptoms - Wikipedia

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   The most common typical antipsychotics associated with EPS are haloperidol and fluphenazine. [4] Atypical antipsychotics have lower D2 receptor affinity or higher serotonin 5-HT2A receptor affinity which lead to lower rates of EPS. [5] Other anti-dopaminergic drugs, like the antiemetic metoclopramide, can also result in extrapyramidal side ...

7. Atypical antipsychotic - Wikipedia

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   [4] [3] Although atypical antipsychotics are thought to be safer than typical antipsychotics, they still have severe side effects, including tardive dyskinesia (a serious movement disorder), neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and increased risk of stroke, sudden cardiac death, blood clots, and diabetes. Significant weight gain may occur. Critics ...