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How common, and how serious are the side effects of using antipsychotics?
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Side-effects: Depends on the antipsychotic. Common side-effects are short-term & are manageable. Rare ones occur late & are more difficult to manage. Discuss details with your doctor.
Answered 12/10/2013
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