Typical antipsychotics operate on the D1 and D2 receptors. While effective at lessening the severity of positive symptoms associated with schizophrenia, they can have a nasty side effect. What is it?A. Parkinsonʻs like side effects and tardive dyskinesia.B. Typical antipsychotics do not have any adverse side effects.C. Seizures and prolonged periods of disorientation.D. Poor interactions with some dietary items like cheese and wine, causing dangerous spikes in blood pressure and increased risk of stroke.

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Typical antipsychotics operate on the D1 and D2 receptors. While effective at lessening the severity of positive symptoms associated with schizophrenia, they can have a nasty side effect. What is it?

A. Parkinsonʻs like side effects and tardive dyskinesia.
B. Typical antipsychotics do not have any adverse side effects.
C. Seizures and prolonged periods of disorientation.
D. Poor interactions with some dietary items like cheese and wine, causing dangerous spikes in blood pressure and increased risk of stroke.

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