Treatments for Schizophrenia

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Drug Treatments

  • Drug treatments work to reduce the dopamine levels in the synapse.
  • They are prescribed by a GP, one drug at a time. It uses a trial and error method where if the treatment hasn't worked after 3 months another drug is prescribed.
  • Other medication may be given to manage side effects such as depression.
  • Drugs tend to reduce positive symptoms in about two weeks. 
  • Antipsychotic drugs seem to be better for negative symptoms and for improving cognitive…

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