Can antipsychotics cause muscle spasms?
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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), at least 20% of people who take first-generation antipsychotics develop tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder that can include involuntary muscle spasms. This confirms that yes, antipsychotics can cause muscle spasms, and it is a known side effect that warrants careful monitoring and management.
