Question 1

what is the treatment for process schizophrenia?

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Old term: "process" schizophrenia is an old term for what we now call chronic schizophrenia. Typical onset is late teens to early 20's, but evidence suggests the process may start much earlier.  There are both positive (hallucinations & delusions) and negative (social withdrawaal, lack of motivation) symptoms.  Medications, supportive therapy, and family work can help improve quality of life.

Question 2

is a process schizophrenia curable ?

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No cure: "process" schizophrenia is an older term for what we now think of as chronic schizophrenia.  Although a variety to interventions, including medications, supportive therapy, and family work, can greatly improve quality of life and markedly reduce symptoms, we do not have a true cure of the illness, nor do we seem to be close to finding one.  It tends to wax and wane & treatment adherence is key.

Question 3

i always think of the same idea over and over i have schizophrenia and iam on medication?

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Depends on idea: it depends on the type of idea that you are thinking of repetitively as to whether that is abnormal or may represent loss of control or lack of control of your schizophrenia.if they are the type of thoughts that you feel are inappropriate and are bothering you then you need to speak with your doctor immediately. If it's on how to cure breast cancer then, please continue to indulge your efforts.

Question 4

i want to go back on my medications but my mommy can't know . doctors told me before i have schizophrenia i was off them cause i wasn't in the country?

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Adulthood: This is something you really want to discuss with your psychiatrist ... As it sounds like a highly complex issue.  You can locate a psychiatrist in your area by searching the treatment locator tool on www.psychiatry.org

Question 5

what medication can you get prescribed for schizophrenia?

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Several: There are several antipsychotic medications.  The choice would depend on the patient's symptom cluster and medical history.

Question 6

what should i do about my schizophrenia? is there medication?

Accepted Answer

Docs/Meds +LovedOnes: Schizophrenia is a challenging condition 2 live with. But having a strong network of people in your life is huge factor in how well people diagnosed w/ it R able 2 manage their symptoms &amp; live well. access to quality healthcare also significant! See: http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/05/05/family-of-many-schizophrenia-patients-report-positive-personal-growth/54442.html

Question 7

do all types of schizophrenia have to be treated with medication?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia: Psychotic symptoms and disorganized thought processes can be helped with medications.

Question 8

what is a good medication for schizophrenia and panic?

Accepted Answer

Several Kinds: You really need to see a psychiatrists to get started on the proper medicine. They will make sure there is nothing else medically going on and get you on the medicine that is the safest and most likely to help. If you don't have a psychiatrists speak to your primary care doctor.

Question 9

what's all medications can 16 year old guys take for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Same as an adult: A 16 year old male can usually take most of the same medicines for schizophrenia as an adult depending on his body size and weight. Most antipsychotics will work the same in adolescents as well as adults. The newer second generation atypical antipsychotics have side effects of increasing the risk of metabolic syndrome. It would be good to consult with a child psychiatrist.

Question 10

help plz! can schizophrenia medication cause a man to become sterile?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Antipsychotics causes Dopamine blockade increasing levels of Prolactin which causes unovulation and irregular menstrual cycles due to decrease levels of Follicle stimulating hormones and Estrogen. It also causes decrease libido, galactorrhea and osteoporosis.
For man, the there is decrease in testosterone and galactorrhea and decrease libido.

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