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Schizophrenia: When to Call The Doctor
If someone you love has schizophrenia, knowing when to call the doctor isn’t always easy -- and you can’t always rely on your loved one to let you ...
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Whats The Prognosis for Someone with Schizophrenia?
The lifetime risk of suicide for people with schizophrenia is about 5%, but getting treatment and taking medication seems to lower that risk. With ...
Read moreSchizophrenia Meds: Drug Interactions to Check On
Many of these medicines interact with other drugs you might take. Antipsychotic medicines already cause drowsiness as a side effect. But these medi...
Read moreSchizophrenia Meds: what to Expect
If the doctor says you can stop a medication, you will taper off it, a little at a time. Antipsychotics don't work as well for these kinds of sympt...
Read morePros and Cons of Long-Lasting Antipsychotic Drugs
Long-acting drugs solve the problem of having to take medicine every day. Generally, long-lasting drugs are recommended for people whose symptoms g...
Read moreMedications that Treat Schizophrenia
The medications doctors prescribe most often for schizophrenia are called antipsychotics. You'll most likely have to take schizophrenia medication ...
Read moreSchizophrenia: Choosing a Doctor and Therapist
These psychiatrists, psychologists, or other mental health professionals have advanced training in psychoanalysis, which is a particular form of ps...
Read moreSchizophrenia Types and Spectrum
There could have been times when you didn't have any symptoms, but the first one would have started at least 6 months ago. People with schizophreni...
Read moreSchizophrenia Diagnosis & Tests: How Doctors Know If Someone Has It
The doctor will track the person’s symptoms to rule out other conditions, like bipolar disorder, and other possible causes. They’ll also do tests t...
Read moreWhat is Schizophrenia Prodrome?
To rule out other health problems, your doctor may order lab tests and imaging tests. You'll also be asked to answer detailed questions about your ...
Read moreWhat is Paranoid Schizophrenia?
People with schizophrenia aren't usually violent. But sometimes, paranoid delusions can make them feel threatened and angry. Your doctor may prescr...
Read moreHow to Recognize Schizophrenia in Teens
Schizophrenia can be hard to spot in teens. For a schizophrenia diagnosis, the symptoms have to last for at least 6 months and don’t seem to be due...
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