Each of the following is true of antipsychotic drugs except that they ________.
A) alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia while the patient is taking them
B) help patients adjust socially once they are outside an institutional setting
C) can cause side effects including blurred vision, weight gain, and constipation.
D) do not cure schizophrenia

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Antipsychotic drugs can alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia while the patient is taking them and can also cause side effects; however, they do not cure schizophrenia. While antipsychotic drugs may help with symptoms, they do not necessarily aid in social adjustment outside of an institutional setting.

Each of the Following Is True of Antipsychotic Drugs Except