The conventional antipsychotic drugs have a problematic side effect involving abnormal movement. This side effect is called ________

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Tardive dyskinesia is a common and problematic side effect of conventional antipsychotic drugs, which involves abnormal involuntary movements such as tongue protrusion, lip smacking, and repetitive chewing. Agranulocytosis is a rare side effect of antipsychotic medications, which involves a severe drop in the white blood cell count, leading to an increased risk of infection. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a type of antidepressant medication that inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, leading to increased levels of monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain. Atypical neuroleptics are a newer class of antipsychotic medications that have a lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects such as tardive dyskinesia, but may have other side effects such as weight gain, metabolic changes, and sedation.

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