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