6.4 What are the side effects?
- All antipsychotics cause side effects.
- Side effects increase with dose.
Antipsychotics may cause any of the following side effects in varying degrees:
- Weight gain
- Cardiovascular problems
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms (uncontrollable movements)
- Gait Disturbance
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Cognitive Problems
- Urinary Symptoms
- Dry Mouth