Treatments for Schizophrenia
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- Created on: 04-06-18 21:02
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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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