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Anti-psychotics- there are two different classes typical, and atypical. Often psychiatric APRNs and physicians will work with the patient to determine what medications work best, dose etc to try and minimize their side effects.
Atypical- are newer, less side effects
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
- Ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Paliperidone (Invega)
Typical- older, more side effects bot often more cheaper
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Perphenazine (generic only)
- Fluphenazine (generic only)
There are several different types of medications that you can take for schizophrenia. By far the most common are the antipsychotics and atypical antipsychotics. Less common are mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety, and anti-depressant medications.
Seroquel, Abilify, Clozaril, Geodon, Stelazine, Flupenthixol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Haldol, Prolixin, Fanapt, clozapine, ziprasidone, paliperidone, lurasidone, loxapine, risperidone, thioridazine, asenapine, quetiapine, trifluoperazine, chlorpromazine, and olanzapine are commonly prescribed schizophrenia medications.
The treatment of schizophrenia depends in part on the patient's stage or phase.The primary form of treatment of schizophrenia is antipsychotic medication.Most schizophrenics can benefit from psychotherapy.
Treatment for schizophrenia is normally antipsychotic medications. There are old generation meds that are dopamine blockers but they can include the progressively degenerative side effect of tardive dyskinesia. Then there are new generation medications that are dopamine specific blockers.
Most schizophrenia is treated with lithium, which basically slows the brains higher processes down, as schizophrenia seems to be caused by the brain working much too quickly. Depending on the age of the patient, severity of the symptoms, and other outside factors, the medication and dosage changes.
Risperidone
Epival
omanzapine
aripiprazol
ziprazidone
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What sleeping pill would be given to a patient in a mental hospital if they were already getting something for schizophrenia?
Trazadone, Ambien, ect are often given without problem with psychotropic medications.
What is the disease of schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a disease that effects the mentality of the person. Some of the symptoms include hallucinations, delusions and extreme paranoia. Most cases can be controlled by medications.
What is schizophrenia associated with?
There are different forms of schizophrenia. the most common symptoms of the disorder are visual and or auditory hallucinations. These are very difficult for the patient to sort out, but medications can be very helpful.
How does schizophrenia medications help the person live a normal life?
They help with removing the symptoms of schizophrenia. It is easier to function and live normally without hallucinating or having delusions.
Is there any luck for a true cure for schizophrenia yet?
There has been progress in medications for controlling the symptoms of schizophrenia. However, a "true cure" has not been found. (A true cure would be something that completely and permanently removes the symptoms of schizophrenia.)
Does schizophrenia involve general weakness and blacking out or loss of consciousness?
Schizophrenia itself does not involve those symptoms, but the medications associated with schizophrenia can cause weakness and loss of consciousness. Please see your doctor immediately if you lose consciousness without any evident non-serious cause.
Why is cigarette smoking a problem with sufferers of schizophrenia?
People with schizophrenia smoke more than the average person. About 30 percent of people in the general population smoke, while nearly 90 percent of people with schizophrenia smoke. Smoking can cause health problems such as emphysema and throat, lung, and mouth cancers. It is theorized that people with schizophrenia smoke because smoking helps with either schizophrenic symptoms or side effects of medications for schizophrenia.
Can schizophrenia be caused by smoking?
Smoking does not reduce the causes of schizophrenia. However, there is some indication that smoking can reduce either the symptoms of schizophrenia or the side effects of antipsychotic medications, or both, which may be why 70-90 percent of people with schizophrenia smoke. The semi-beneficial effects of nicotine on people with schizophrenia may be caused by increased levels of acetycholine, which increases mood, and glutamate, which improves memory, in the brain. Both mood and memory problems are prevalent among people with schizophrenia.
What are the indications for Risperdal?
Risperdal (risperidone) was FDA approved to treat psychotic conditions, such as schizophrenia. Moderate doses are now being used by physicians/psychiatrists to treat bipolar disorder (sometimes along with other medications, as well).
What is the treatment for schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is treated by medication, especially antipsychotics. It is also treated by therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Methods of treating schizophrenia that are now out of use include psychosurgery and electroshock therapy.
Is Olanzapine a medication for anorexia?
No, Olanzapine (some medications include Zyprexa, Zydis, and Relprevv), is a drug used for treating patients with schizophrenia and/or manic episodes.
What kinds of treatments to patients with paranoid schizophrenia receive?
The main treatments for paranoid schizophrenia are:* Medications* Psychotherapy* Hospitalization* Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)* Vocational skills trainingMedications for paranoid schizophreniaAntipsychotic drugs are good for people with Disorganized Schizophrenia, though they have a side effect of weight gain.
