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If a person takes medication to treat schizophrenia, but didn't have schizophrenia would the medication cause symptoms of schizophrenia?
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Psychiatric meds: Are designed to reduce the symptoms not make them occur. They should only be taken as prescribed by the psychiatrist. If you have a bad reaction to any medication call the prescribing physician. No psychiatrist gives medications without being sure of their diagnosis. If symptoms increase you may need a different dosage to counteract the disorder. Call the psychiatrist and meet with them.
Answered 1/7/2021
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No: Taking an antipsychotic medication would not cause a person to become Schizophrenic. However, there can be serious side effects with taking antipsychotic medications (especially if there is no indication to take it).
Answered 1/7/2021
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