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Schizophrenia
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Patient Guide
Common Medications and Treatments for Schizophrenia
Treatment of schizophrenia involves a combination of therapy and medication. Therapy enables individuals to develop skills for work and socialization.
Because schizophrenia is a lifelong condition, the need for treatment will be constant. While medications are not a cure, they help control symptoms of schizophrenia.
| Treatment | How/Why it Works |
|---|---|
|
Typical antipsychotics (first generation) |
Inhibit the effects of dopamine (a brain chemical) |
|
Atypical antipsychotics |
-Associated with less side effects than typical or conventional antipsychotics -Rectify the imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain (which control nerve pathway functions) |
Written by Barbara Hales, MD
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