I am diagnostic with schizophrenia for
almost 3 years. I am now on Abilify which
is less side affects compare to the
previous one. I don't know which med is
better to treat schizophrenia. The one
with less side affect or the one that
reduce the symtoms. The one can reduce the
symtoms seem like take time to know to
compare.
1) So which is a right med to treat
schizophrenia for an individual then?
2) And what are the new med out there to
treat schizophrenia?
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antigone
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Posted: 05-12-08 23:37pm
I can not presume to tell you which
medication is correct for you to take. If
side effects do not diminish in time for
you and you find the medication unbearable
to take then talking to your doctor for
alternatives is prudent. It seems that you
have already done that. Abilify is the
newest medication out for schizophrenia.
You are getting the most recent treatment
available. If you find it is not as
effective than previous medication be sure
to tell your doctor. Another medication
may be added or a dose increase may be
needed. Your doctor can tell you what your
options are. All the best.
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