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This is a very valuable slide that demonstrates the frequency of different side effects that have been experienced, for each of the major antipsychotic drugs that are commonly used. The drugs listed along the top of the slide are: Typ = typical antipsychotics (Haldol, etc.), Clz = Clozapine, Ris = Risperdal, Olz = Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Zip = Ziprasidone (Geodon), Ari = Aripiprazole (Abilify).

Going down the column on the left:

EPS stands for Extrapyramidal Symptoms, which are uncontrollable movement disorders of the arms and legs - similar to parkinsons effects.

TD stands for Tardive Dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesias (TDs) are involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities that occur in patients treated with long-term dopaminergic antagonist medications

Somnolence is "sleepyness"