Malik has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.To reduce the chance of developing _____,his psychiatrist is likely to prescribe a newer-generation antipsychotic drug such as _____.

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Tardive dyskinesia is a potential side effect of long-term use of older antipsychotic drugs such as Thorazine. Therefore, Malik's psychiatrist is likely to prescribe a newer-generation antipsychotic drug such as olanzapine to reduce the chance of developing tardive dyskinesia. Ativan is a benzodiazepine commonly used for anxiety and has no role in treating schizophrenia. Lithium is used for bipolar disorder and is not an antipsychotic drug. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder and not a potential complication of schizophrenia or its treatment.

Malik Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia