What are the side effects of atypical antipsychotic drugs?
Although the atypical antipsychotics are less likely to cause involuntary movements than the older antipsychotic drugs, they still have a large number of adverse effects. The following list is not complete. Review each drug individually for a full list of possible adverse effects. • chest pain • high blood pressure • low blood pressure • fast heart beat • aggitation • memory loss • confusion • dizziness • tiredness • headache • sleep disturbances • stuttering • dry skin • nausea • constipation • fever • weight gain • visual disturbances Source: The Gale Group.
