What are the Long-term Effects of Antipsychotic Use?
Chronic use of antipsychotics can lead to several long-term effects, including metabolic syndrome, which encompasses weight gain, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Extrapyramidal symptoms, such as tremors and rigidity, are more common with typical antipsychotics. Tardive dyskinesia, characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements, can be a serious long-term effect. Atypical antipsychotics have a lower risk of these motor side effects but may have a higher risk of metabolic issues.
