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If i didn't hear any voices before taking antipsychotics then after stopping them i first heard voices is voices caused by antipsychotic withdrawal?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

No: It usually means the psychosis is getting worse, when not on the antipsychotic.

Answered 12/12/2016

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A member asked:

If i didn't hear any voices before taking antipsychotics then after stopping them i first heard voices is voices caused by antipsychotic withdrawal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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