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Can you still have schizophrenia with a normal mri... diagnosed with schizophrenia but had an mri for a different reason and it said mri was normal?

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Yes : An MRI is normal in schizophrenia. Not taking your medications is dangerous. You should discuss this with your psychiatrist.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

MRI: Normal MRI rules out organic brain illnesses. Recommend resuming your medications to maintain stability & prevent relapse.

Dr Altman and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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