My relative was doing well on seroquel (quetiapine) but he took himself off it because of heart palpitations. He is now on olanzapine, and although he is calmer, he is not what he was, in many respects. Do you know of a drug similar to seroquel – which was the most normalizing medication he's had – that doesn’t affect the... Read more
1. What types of reactions should be expected after an individual begins undergoing treatment for schizophrenia? What are some common side effects?
This reader’s question is a good follow-up from my last blog on the prodromal phase of schizophrenia. Typically people have active hallucinations and bizarre thoughts before they and their family... Read more
I have started taking medication to control my hallucinations and the drugs are making me tired. Is there another way for me to control my hallucinations?
This seemingly straightforward question is actually fairly complicated. It gives me the opportunity to discuss hallucinations from several disorders. I have treated many patients who have... Read more
Early detection of schizophrenia is often very difficult before a person starts actively hallucinating or exhibiting bizarre behavior. It can be very stressful for a patient or a loved one to hear the diagnosis of schizophrenia, particularly when it seems to come out of the blue. In this blog, I will discuss the prodromal phase of schizophrenia... Read more
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