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    ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS-Side Effects

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    Antipsychotic medications can cause minor side effects such as blurred vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, muscle spasms or tremors, weight gain, and high cholesterol or risk of diabetes. More serious potential side effects include abnormal body movements, inflammation of the heart muscle, high fever and blood pressure issues, seizures, significant weight gain, and uncontrollable body movements. Long term use may also impact male fertility, metabolism, and skin or speech.

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    Antipsychotic medications can cause minor side effects such as blurred vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, muscle spasms or tremors, weight gain, and high cholesterol or risk of diabetes. More serious potential side effects include abnormal body movements, inflammation of the heart muscle, high fever and blood pressure issues, seizures, significant weight gain, and uncontrollable body movements. Long term use may also impact male fertility, metabolism, and skin or speech.

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    Antipsychotic medications can cause minor side effects such as blurred vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, muscle spasms or tremors, weight gain, and high cholesterol or risk of diabetes. More serious potential side effects include abnormal body movements, inflammation of the heart muscle, high fever and blood pressure issues, seizures, significant weight gain, and uncontrollable body movements. Long term use may also impact male fertility, metabolism, and skin or speech.

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    COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS :

    Blurred vision

    Dry mouth

    Drowsiness

    Muscle spasms or tremors

    Weight gain

    High cholesterol levels

    Risk of diabetes

    Source: References
    Antipsychotic Medication for Bipolar Disorder. (2016). WebMD. Retrieved 12 April 2016, from
    http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/antipsychotic-medication

    MINOR TO SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS


    Abnormal limb and body movements, muscle twitches,tremors and spasms
    Abnormal menstruation
    Blurred vision
    Constipation
    Dizziness on standing or moving quickly
    Dry mouth
    Excessive salivation
    Feeling more hungry than usual
    Insomnia
    Lack of coordination
    Lip smacking and abnormal tongue movements

    Male infertility
    Muscle stiffness
    Muscle weakness
    Rapid heartbeat
    Restlessness
    Sedation, drowsiness
    Sensitivity to sunlight
    Sexual dysfunction
    Skin rashes
    Slurred speech
    MORE SERIOUS EFFECTS:
    Agranulocytosisthe failure of the bone marrow to produce disease-fighting white blood
    cells, which can lead to serious or fatal infections. (This risk is associated primarily with
    clozapine [regular blood tests are required with use], but it has also been reported with other
    antipsychotics.)
    Changes in metabolism that cause blood sugar abnormalities and other problems, which can
    lead to diabetes and a higher risk of heart disease and strokes.
    Myocarditisan inflammation of the heart muscle that can be fatal. (This risk associated
    primarily with clozapine.)
    Neuroleptic Malignant Syndromecharacterized by high fever, increased heart rate, and
    blood pressure; can be fatal.
    Seizures.
    Significant weight gain7 percent or greater increase in pretreatment body weight.
    (Generally this is about 12 pounds or more.)
    Tardive dyskinesiacharacterized by uncontrollable body movement that may include
    tremors and spasms.

    Source:
    Evaluating Prescription Drugs Used to Treat Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder: The
    Antipsychotics. (2009) (1st ed., p. 8). Retrieved from
    http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/health/prescription-drugs/best-buy-drugs/index.htm

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