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 ...
Mehr lesenIf 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 ...
Mehr lesenThe lifetime risk of suicide for people with schizophrenia is about 5%, but getting treatment and taking medication seems to lower that risk. With ...
Mehr lesenMany of these medicines interact with other drugs you might take. Antipsychotic medicines already cause drowsiness as a side effect. But these medi...
Mehr lesenIf 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...
Mehr lesenLong-acting drugs solve the problem of having to take medicine every day. Generally, long-lasting drugs are recommended for people whose symptoms g...
Mehr lesenThe medications doctors prescribe most often for schizophrenia are called antipsychotics. You'll most likely have to take schizophrenia medication ...
Mehr lesenThese psychiatrists, psychologists, or other mental health professionals have advanced training in psychoanalysis, which is a particular form of ps...
Mehr lesenThere 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...
Mehr lesenThe 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...
Mehr lesenTo 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 ...
Mehr lesenPeople with schizophrenia aren't usually violent. But sometimes, paranoid delusions can make them feel threatened and angry. Your doctor may prescr...
Mehr lesenSchizophrenia 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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