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What medication is there for paranoia?

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Depends: If the paranoia is the result of depression then an antidepressant. If it is the result of a psychosis then antipsychotic medications. Psychotherapy in combination with medication appears to be the best treatment.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 1/22/2015

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