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Yes, schizophrenics can become dangerous if the do not take there medications. The voices and hallucinations may become much more dominant. The patient could become violent. They could become very violent with no sign whatsoever. My mother works in the hospital. She worked with a schizophrenic man, who decided he didn't want to take his medication. Soon after words, he decided to hit a woman with his car.(Yes, then he was fired) I'm not saying all schizophrenics may be violent. No. That's not the point at all. Schizophrenics on medication are just fine. I have a schizo. Friend. She has her moments here and there, but she's a great person! If schizophrenics are off med's though, they could have the tendencies to become violent.

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