Question 1

will smoking oxycontin cause paranoid schizophrenia?

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No: Smoking opiates like heroin or Oxycontin have not been associated with schizophrenia but it clearly means you have a problem with drug abuse and need to seek treatment.

Question 2

can marijuana cause paranoid schizophrenia?

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Potentially: If you have family history of thought disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar i disorder with psychotic features, you are at a higher risk than the general population to develop psychosis after smoking marijuana, which may not resolve when you stop smoking. Be careful please.

Question 3

do asthma inhalers interact or cause problems with paranoid schizophrenia medicines?

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List drugs: Would be better able to answer if you would specify the asthma inhaler and the psych meds you're having concerns with as well as any possible side effects you may be experiencing.  Otherwise, the paperwork that came with the meds should talk specifically about this information or the pharmacist could also tell you if there were important things you needed to know about interactions.

Question 4

do i know if i have paranoid schizophrenia?

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Paranoid Schizophren: You lose touch with reality, become delusional & hear things that are not real. Your memory, concentration & emotions are still somewhat intact.

Question 5

can you have paranoid schizophrenia as a child?

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Very Rare: Schizophrenia does occur in childhood, but it is very rare.  Please consult with a child psychiatrist.

Question 6

how can i get treated for paranoid schizophrenia?

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Schiz.: Case management with doctor to monitor medications & counselor for therapy.

Question 7

is it possible to tell if you have paranoid schizophrenia?

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Get evaluated: I would go talk to a psychiatrist or a primary care doctor that you trust about what you are going through.  There may be more than one possible explanation.  I hope the best for you!

Question 8

how to tell someone that they may be paranoid schizophrenia?

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Leave that to the dr: Encourage that person to seek out an assessment by a physician.  Defer the discussion about discussing specific diagnoses to the physician.

Question 9

what  is the typically onset age for paranoid schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Between 16-25 years: Between 16-25 years of age

onset for men occurs earlier than women.

Question 10

i need help! how do i know if i have paranoid schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

See below: Scheduling appointment and getting evaluated by a qualified mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist). Self-diagnosis are not always a great idea. Once you've been diagnosed, you can work on symptom awareness, self-care, coping, etc.

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