Schizophrenic patients who take antipsychotic medications sometimes develop severe side effects such as akinesia,a Parkinsonian-like condition that produces all of the following EXCEPT __________.

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Akinesia is a type of Parkinsonian-like condition that produces slowed movements, monotonous speech, and an expressionless face, but it does not typically cause hand tremors. Hand tremors may be a side effect of other antipsychotic medications or a symptom of other conditions.

Schizophrenic Patients Who Take Antipsychotic Medications Sometimes Develop Severe Side