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What symptoms are older antipsychotic medicines likely to cause, compared to newer ones, when part of schizophrenia treatment?

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Older antipsychotics are more likely to cause side effects such as:

  • Stiffness in arms and legs
  • Muscle spasms
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Tremors
  • Restlessness or pacing
  • Very slow movements
  • Changes in breathing and heart rate

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