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Parkinson’s Disease and Antipsychotics: How Medications Can Worsen Motor Symptoms

Parkinson’s Disease and Antipsychotics: How Medications Can Worsen Motor Symptoms

Antipsychotics can worsen Parkinson’s motor symptoms by blocking dopamine. Clozapine and quetiapine are safer options, but many drugs like haloperidol and risperidone are dangerous. Non-drug strategies often work first.