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What drug therapy can manage symptoms of schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is treated with antipsychotic drugs used in the lowest effective doses. The antipsychotic drugs work mainly to antagonize (inhibit) dopamine and serotonin receptors in specific areas of the brain that are in dysfunction
Is schizophrenia preventable?
No it is not preventable it automaticaly runs in your genes there is nothing to prevent it espically if you have family members with it.No it is not preventable it automaticaly runs in your genes there is nothing to prevent it espically if you have family members with it.Autism IS preventable. There are several studies and evidence that suggest that this disorder is not simply genetic.
If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?
Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.
Is schizophrenia a disability?
People with schizophrenia usually have normal cognitive function at the beginning of the course of schizophrenia.
What are the causes of residual schizophrenia?
Residual schizophrenia is caused by a partial recovery from schizophrenia. For an explanation of what causes schizophrenia, please see the related question.
How are age and gender linked to schizophrenia?
Teenagers and young adults are most likely to get schizophrenia. Women with schizophrenia are more likely to have less severe schizophrenia and have paranoid schizophrenia, as well as developing schizophrenia at an average age of 25; men have a more severe course, with higher rates of disorganized and catatonic schizophrenia as well as developing schizophrenia at the average age of 18.
Is it dangerous to live with a schizophrenic?
It can be dangerous to live with a schizophrenic person if they do not take medication and get treatment. Some people with schizophrenia are violent while others are more docile.
Subtype of schizophrenia in which there is immobility?
Catatonic schizophrenia.
Is schizophrenia on axis I or II?
Schizophrenia is on Axis I.
What kind of schizophrenia does Joon have?
paranoid schizophrenia
What is schizophrenia related to?
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder
What is dyslexia schizophrenia?
Dyslexia schizophrenia does not exist. The two conditions, dyslexia and schizophrenia, are completely different.
