What response would be anticipated when a patient who received chlorpromazine (Thorazine)for 15 years to treat schizophrenia is switched to Seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Atypical antipsychotics have been noted to block oral dyskinesia and improve tardive dyskinesia as well as improve both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.Pseudoparkinsonism and dystonic reactions are associated with typical antipsychotic medication.Anticholinergic symptoms are not intense with the use of atypical antipsychotic medication.

What Response Would Be Anticipated When a Patient Who Received