Antipsychotics (APs) are mainly used as long-term medications for many psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and Alzheimer's disease. 1,2 The number of individuals receiving APs worldwide is surprisingly high. 3 APs are classified as either old typical (conventional) or newer atypical APs with different common side effects, including extrapyramidal manifestations, 4 atropine-like action 5 and metabolic disorders. 6 Since the mid-1960s, AP treatment was associated with the aggravation of already existing DM or the development of new-onset type II DM with reported higher risk of hyperglycaemic emergencies. 7-12
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