Treatment: Neuroleptics

What will be an ideal response?

Side effects:
Grogginess, blurred vision, dry mouth, cognitive slowing

Extrapyramidal symptoms
Akinesia: Motor slowing, expressionless face, monotone

Tardive dyskinesia: Various repetitive, involuntary movements, including of the: tongue, face, mouth, jaw; may involve smacking, puckering, or pursing of the lips, excessive eye blinking, and making sucking / chewing movements

Side effects reduce adherence

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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