what is the most common neurological side effect of antipsychotic medication?
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The neurological side effects of antipsychotic medications include those commonly attributed to the extrapyramidal system (i.e., EPS); neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which may be a variant of acute EPS; seizures; and cognitive effects including sedation.
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['aripiprazole (Abilify)', 'clozapine (Clozaril)', 'haloperidol (Haldol)', 'olanzapine (Zyprexa)', 'quetiapine (Seroquel)', 'risperidone (Risperdal)', 'ziprasidone (Geodon)']
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['increased drowsiness.', 'blurred vision.', 'nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'increased heart rate.', 'confusion.', 'loss of balance.']
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Less serious side effects from Prozac are drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, runny nose, sore throat, headache, flu symptoms, nausea, diarrhea, changes in appetite, weight changes, decreased sex drive, impotence, difficulty having an orgasm, dry mouth, and increased sweating.
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['Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), also known as extrapyramidal side effects (EPSE) if drug-induced, are movement disorders, which include acute and long term symptoms. ... ', 'Extrapyramidal symptoms are most commonly caused by typical antipsychotic drugs that antagonize dopamine D2 receptors.']
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Risperidone and the other typical antipsychotics are associated with a high rate of sexual dysfunction as compared to olanzapine, clozapine, quetiapine, and aripiprazole.
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Symptoms can include high fever, excessive sweating, rigid muscles, confusion, or changes in breathing, heartbeat, or blood pressure. If you become very ill with these symptoms, call 911 right away. Metabolic changes warning: Quetiapine can cause changes in the way your body functions.
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['Agitation.', 'Dry mouth.', 'Constipation.', 'Headache/migraine.', 'Nausea/vomiting.', 'Dizziness.', 'Excessive sweating.', 'Tremors.']
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Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic demonstrated to be superior in the treatment of refractory schizophrenia which causes fewer movement disorders. Clozapine, however, entails a significant risk of serious blood disorders such as agranulocytosis which could be potentially fatal.
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The most common side effects associated with the use of Lamictal include dizziness, incoordination, sleep problems, headache, double or blurred vision, nausea, vomiting and rash. Most of these symptoms are dose related, and may resolve with a lesser dose.
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['risperidone.', 'aripiprazole.', 'olanzapine.', 'ziprasidone.', 'quetiapine.', 'pimavanserin.', 'clozapine.']
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Antipsychotics, also known as neuroleptics, are a class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis (including delusions, hallucinations, paranoia or disordered thought), principally in schizophrenia but also in a range of other psychotic disorders.
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When an individual is suffering from the long-term effects of Cymbalta, severe symptoms such as increased agitation, aggression, and brain fog have been reported. Additional potential risks of taking Cymbalta are muscle spasms, leg jerks, or, rarely, a seizure.
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['Dizziness.', 'Headache.', 'Anxiety.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.']
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['agitation.', 'dry mouth.', 'constipation.', 'headache.', 'nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'dizziness.', 'sweating.']
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The biggest disadvantages of Risperdal are the potential long-term side effects, which can include tardive dyskinesia, increased blood sugar, high triglycerides, and weight gain.
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(See also Notes section.) Olanzapine may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any unusual/uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, arms or legs).