Kostas takes antipsychotic drugs to control the symptoms of schizophrenia. After taking the drug for some time, he begins exhibiting repetitive, involuntary jerks and movements of his face, lips, and legs. Kostas is showing signs of __________.

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Kostas is exhibiting symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, which is a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs. Savant syndrome is a condition where an individual with a developmental disability has outstanding skills in a specific area, clozapine overdose is a specific type of medication overdose, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but serious side effect of antipsychotic medication.

Kostas Takes Antipsychotic Drugs to Control the Symptoms of Schizophrenia