Which side effects are more common in second-generation antipsychotic medications than in first-generation antipsychotic medications?
A) Agranulocytosis
B) Anticholinergic effects
C) Extrapyramidal symptoms
D) Metabolism by CYP3A4
E) Prolactin elevation

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SGAs are more likely than FGAs to cause agranulocytosis and anticholinergic effects and are metabolized by CYP3A4 enzymes. They are not more likely to cause extrapyramidal effects or prolactin elevation.

Which Side Effects Are More Common in Second-Generation Antipsychotic Medications