A schizophrenic patient has been taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) for 6 months. She now is experiencing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Which medication is most likely to be added?

Name: A schizophrenic patient has been taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) for 6 months. She now is experiencing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Which medication is most likely to be added?
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Benztropine (Cogentin) is commonly added to manage extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) caused by antipsychotic medications like fluphenazine.

A Schizophrenic Patient Has Been Taking Fluphenazine (Prolixin) for 6