High risk of extrapyramidal side effects

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Use of this class of medications has a high risk of extrapyramidal side effects (dystonia, bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and tardive dyskinesia) due to dopamine receptor hypersensitivity and hyperprolactinemia. - Sudden withdrawal from this class of medication can be life threatening. - When treatment with this class of medications is initiated patients need to be monitored routinely for suicidal ideation. - Patients utilizing this class of medication are at risk for hypertensive crisis if they do not comply with strict dietary restrictions, including avoidance of caffeine.

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