7 Reasons Why A Person Might Not Want to Medicate Their Schizophrenia

There are numerous reasons why a person might not want to take their recommended medication. An estimated 40 to 90 percent of patients with schizophrenia don't take their medication as prescribed. Following the doctor's orders: compliance is the surest way to get well. By Christina Bruni

Too Complicated

Too Complicated

The dosing schedule is hard to follow because they have to take multiple pills at different times of the day.  Setting alarms and using a daily pill box can help this, but sometimes a patient will still fill overwhelmed.  

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By Christina Bruni— Last Modified: 06/04/2012, First Published: 06/04/2012