691. Tardive dyskinesia occurs with long-term use of antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol and fluphenazine, and it is irreversible.
692. Clozapine causes agranulocytosis ( decrease white blood cells), and weight gain.
693. Thioridazine causes retinal deposits and cardiotoxicity.
694. Depression is characterized by low levels of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.
695. Lithium toxicity occurs with the use of diuretics, or low Na levels, side effects of Li are tremors, ataxia, acne, edema, seizures, polyuria, and polydipsia.
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