Manage Schizophrenia
During an episode of schizophrenia, you may need to stay in the hospital for safety reasons, and to receive basic needs such as food, rest, and hygiene.
MEDICATIONS
Antipsychotic medications are the most effective treatment for schizophrenia. They change the balance of chemicals in the brain and can help control the symptoms of the illness.
These medications are helpful, but they can have side effects. However, many of these side effects can be addressed, and should not prevent people...
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Schizophrenia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christos Ballas, MD, Attenting Psychiatrist, Inpatient and Consult/Liaison Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of... Read more »
Drugmaker submits new data on injected schizophrenia med
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson has submitted new data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on its new schizophrenia drug paliperidone palmitate.... Read more »
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