Management of adverse events is a major concern of clinicians who use antipsychotic drugs. The incidence of motor side effects is dose dependent. Atypical antipsychotic drugs are less likely to ...

Atypical antipsychotic drugs are less prone to induce extrapyramidal side effects than typical antipsychotics. Distinct pharmacologic profiles, especially actions on 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT ...

Antipsychotics can also cause serious side effects, such as involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, arms, or legs (tardive dyskinesia), significant weight gain, and an increased ...