As a clinician treating schizophrenia you are pleased that your patients have access to second generation antipsychotic drugs as they are as effective as first generation drugs and produce fewer motor problems. However, all of the following give you cause for concern EXCEPT
A) they are not more effective for treating negative symptoms.
B) the side effects of weight gain can be very debilitating for some clients.
C) most have more extrapyramidal side effects than first generation drugs.
D) in some cases side effects include diabetes and coronary artery disease.
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