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Can antipsychotics (olanzapine) cause permanent anhedonia and loss of motivation? can they aggravate negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia?
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Possibly: When prescribed improperly -- and usually this is a dosage issue, or when prescribed without attention to alternative medicines -- they can result in such symptoms. But the symptoms are not permanent, and resolve when prescribed properly or when the medicine is discontinued.
Answered 12/22/2015
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