Although major tranquilizers have relieved the symptoms of schizophrenia in some previously "hopeless" cases,15 percent of patients taking major tranquilizers for long periods develop

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Long-term use of major tranquilizers can lead to tardive dyskinesia, a neurological disorder that causes rhythmic facial and mouth movements. This occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients taking these medications. Option A and B are not associated with the long-term use of major tranquilizers, and option C is not an accurate statement as relapse rates can vary greatly among patients.

Although Major Tranquilizers Have Relieved the Symptoms of Schizophrenia in Some