A person may have short-term success with antipsychotic or antidepressant drugs, but at least half of patients stop taking them, often because of the ________ of the medication.

A) foul taste
B) unpleasant side effects
C) unproven effectiveness
D) societal stigma

Unpleasant Side Effects

Negative reactions or outcomes that occur as a result of taking medication or undergoing a treatment.

Antipsychotic

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorders such as schizophrenia.

Societal Stigma

The phenomenon where individuals with certain characteristics, behaviors, or conditions are socially discredited or discriminated against.