Fred has taken antipsychotic drugs for seven years to treat his schizophrenia. Although his schizophrenia is in remission, Fred has started to constantly twitch and jerk. Fred might be developing __________

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Tardive dyskinesia is a common side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medication, which can cause involuntary twitches and jerks. The other options, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia, are not associated with the use of antipsychotic medication.

Fred Has Taken Antipsychotic Drugs for Seven Years to Treat