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Q: Schizophrenia ?
One major drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia is Thorazine. This drug is a very powerful major tranquilizer, which has many potential side effects. In fact, long term use causes an irreversible disorder called tardive dyskenesia. There are drugs that can mask the symptoms of side effects but the person still experiences the long-term side effects. Do you think it is reasonable to use Thorazine for the treatment of schizophrenia considering the potential long-term effects?

A: LiL Butterfly,
Chlorpromazine is also known as Largactil and is sold in the USA as Thorazine. The drug description is -
10-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) -2-chlorphenothiazine, a dimethylamine derivative of phenothiazine, it is present in oral and injectable forms as the hydrochloride salt, and in the suppositories as the base. It is known to cause many side effects and symptoms, some of which wear off with continued usage. However, as you have already stated in your question, long term use may lead to Tardive Dyskinesia, which is a variety of dyskinesia – involuntary, repetitive movements. This condition may be permanent, and appears to be most common among the elderly, especially women. Alternatives to chlorpromazine include medications that are injected. These are known as depot antipsychotics and include such medications as – haloperidol, flupentixol and zuclopenthixol. Other alternatives are the ‘atypical antipsychotics,’ these medications include – amisulpride, aripiprazole, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone and zotepine. Most antipsychotic drugs cause side effects and it is a question of weighing up the cause and effect of the treatment and the side effects, that will determine the treatment of choice. Each decision will obviously be made on an individual basis.

ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. – MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED.

The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Hope this helps
matador 89

Q: schizophrenia treatment in India?
My mom is suffering from schizophrenia for past 10 year. She has stopped taking medicine.
How to convince her to take medicine. More than mom my dad is suffering..Can u please tell some institution where i can admit her for treatment. Hospital or clinic dedicated to schizophrenia

A: Here’s one so far…
SCARF
R-7A North Main Road
AnnaNagar West (Extn.)
Chennai 600 101
Tamil Nadu, India

Phone
+ 91 – 44 – 2615 3971
+ 91 – 44 – 2615 1073
email: info@scarfindia.org

Q: Are there treatment options for schizophrenia that do not have have tardive as a side effect?
atypical and typical anti-psychotics all seem to carry a risk, but is there another class of drugs that do not have the risk of tardive dikinesia?

A: Topomax is an anticonvulsant, not an antipsychotic as an earlier poster said. It’s used for seizures and migraines, not psychosis.

As far as I know atypicals and typicals are it. Of the two, the atypicals have a lower risk. I think, but am not sure, that Abilify and Geodon have lower risks than the other atypicals. Of course, it depends on the person, dose, and length of treatment.

http://www.schizophrenia.com has a talk board. You might get a better answer there.

~I’ve been on a few atypicals for bipolar.

Q: Do any of the alternative treatments for schizophrenia work?
My son has had schizophrenia for 10 years and is mostly noncompliant with the medication regimen. Even when he is compliant it doesnt seem to help much other than making him sluggish, heavy and unable to function.It takes away the terror but does not really allow him to live a “normal” life I have begun investigating some alternative treatments such as orthomolecular treatment, Edgar Cayce wet cell Battery, and nutritional protocols that address the whole person. I would like input from others on their experiences and what they found to be helpful in addition to medications,also caregivers impressions on the current treatments being offered for this devastating disease.

A: In my experience I have only seen Homeopathy work in schizophrenia and by working I mean curing not just an endless line of medicines all life long. The person was given remedies one after the other according to his individual symptoms and he was cured in about 3 months and this was a case of more ten 30 years standing with no relief just stupor created by conventional useless drugs.
You asked if Alternative medicine works in schizophrenia, I would say Yes it does !
Take care and God Bless !

Q: What are the well known treatments for schizophrenia?
Are there any well tested treatment for schizophrenia. I heard that traditional treatment of the east are effective compared to western allopathic treatment. could anyone help me point to some valuable resources.

Thanks a lot in advance.

A: Check out the following web site for an organisation located in Canda which provides a service that has helped many individuals with mental illness via a “natural” means:

http://truehope.com/

In addition,.. here is another site that provides a great deal of information regarding treatment for different forms of illness via what is referred to as, “ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE” .. and the work of Dr. Abrham Hoffer, who has helped many suffering from mental illness via vitamin/mineral supplementation:

http://doctoryourself.com/hoffer_anecdote.html

http://doctoryourself.com/

Also,… Note, . that there are important dietary considerations with any form of illness, ..and schizophrenia is no different. … Sugar and refined carbohydrates will definately promote the illness. ….. You would do well to learn about moving to a highly nutritious “raw food” diet with lots of fruits and veggies,.. especially dark green leafy veggies such as raw spinach or kale etc. …. Also fresh sprouts and wheat grass juice etc.

You may benefit from working with a Naturopathic Physician to recieve some in depth analysis of your particular body’s nutrient needs and food allergies and dietary considerations.

You can find Naturopaths listed in the Yellow Pages here in the states.

Q: anyone heard of the pfeiffer treatment center and does there treatment work for schizophrenia?

A: PTC is a research/treatment group of medical professionals who practice a form of medicine that is an outgrowth of orthomolecular medicine.

Our son has been evaluated and currently treated using their protocol. We went to the main research center in Chicago for evaluation of a bipolar condition.

Their protocol consists of extensive testing of hair, blood and urine, a comprehensive medical history and a physical exam.

Preliminary results with their initial application of a “primer’ have been outstanding. He continues to improve and we hope to reduce or eliminate all meds once recovery is complete.

I HIGHLY recommend their approach to healthy mental states through comprehensive biochemical rebalancing. Their facilities are outstanding, database extensive and the staff complete professionals. Good luck!

Q: Can we do something to help the people that are suffering from schizophrenia or others chronic illness? How?
Though a treatment for schizophrenia is not yet possible, we must recognize that patients can change and the quality of their lives improve with the equipment we have available. They simply act of talking to someone who doesn’t hear voices; listener can always be a most important comfort to a mentally ill person. Especially if you remain calm, treat them with respect and do not laugh at them about their symptoms. Always remember that the symptoms are very real to them.
but I need more ideaaa..:):) help would be good:):)

A: my husband has paranoid schizophrenia and when his symptomes act up,it is very scarey and sometimes overwhelming to him,but i reasure him that the voices are not going to hurt him and if they tell him to hurt himself,i always tell him to not give in,as they are not real.i find being a good support person is very important,also making sure stress is very limited in their lives as the more stress they take on,it could cause their symptoms to act up.more education needs to be addressed to the communinty and let people know those who have mental illness have just enough rights as someone who doesn’t suffer from one.The more knowledge that is brought into awareness will help lesson the stigma to those with mental illness.Media also protrays those with mental illness as being dangerous or pycho,which isn’t the case at all,as the media overdramatizes things to give themselves more ratings.

Q: Is there treatment for schizophrenia?
and is there more than one type of schizophrenia?
would someone be willing to define the main type[s] of schizophrenia for me?

sorry this was more than one question..

A: Yes there treatment for schizophrenia ; and I think there only one type of this terrible disease

Q: Non chemical treatment for schizophrenia?!!!?
I know there is some type of non chemical treatment for schizophrenia but It is very hard to get access to it.
Does anyone know what this non chemical treatment is and how you can get access to it?

A: What is wrong with chemical treatment?

When you have a PHYSICAL problem, you get medication that has side effect risks, but you speak to your doctor and accept certain risks in exchange for the possibility that the medication will do more good than harm.

Why, then, would you opt out of taking medication (under direct doctor supervision, of course) for one of the most severe mental conditions that exists?

Please speak with your doctor and consider what risks you’re willing to take for the sake of your well-being.

Q: Risks for electric shock therapy for Schizophrenia patients?
I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could guide me to literature or tell me about the risks/benefits of electric shock treatment on Schizophrenia patients. When is this type of treatment recommended and to what extent has it been proven to work? Thank you very much for your help!

A: ECT (electric shock therapy) is very rarely used for schizophrenia patients these days. It is not commonly prescribed for anyone but when it is used…it is most commonly a treatment for medication-resistant severe depression.

It has been shown to cause brain damage…as in the effects it has on the brain are abnormal and would not be considered healthy in a brain that had not been through ECT. Basically, it alters the brain in a manner that slows the firing of neurons and affects memory and cognition. The theory for this treatment (in its most basic form) is that by slowing some of the processes within the brain…the problems in it (mental illness) will lessen.

Empirical studies do show that long term recovery is not common after prolonged ECT treatment (more than 1-4 procedures). In fact, about 45% of patients develop more severe symptoms within a 10 year period. Initially, however, symptoms can lessen.

Q: schizophrenia?
How hard is it for health care professionals to be able to get a patient with Schizophrenia on treatment? This person was prescribed Risperdal but is not and will not take it. It seems like he has convinced doctors that there is nothing wrong with him, he was even ordered to a 72 hour hold by a judge and was able to get out of it in 6 hours. He has delusional thoughts that he believes are true, how is a person like this treated when they insist that there is nothing wrong with them?

A: i can understands completely! My husband just came home from his first visit to a hospital to diagnose him with the above problems. He believes that if he fasts for 3 days he will be cured and says that for the next 3 days he won’t eat, drink or take his meds (riserdal and zoloft). You and his other close friends and family can convince the judge and docs of his problems… I was able to. Short of cramming the meds down his throat or commiting him, I don’t see a way to make him take his meds. I hope that 3 days off his meds won’t make him take 3 steps back in his progress. I am finding that this is going to be a long, hard trip, I wish you well!

Q: Is there anyone who has knowledge of schizophrenia willing to answer a questionnaire for my research project?
I’m a year 13 student and am currently doing an extended project qualification on schizophrenia. I have recently been trying to get in touch with anyone who has any knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia to help me as we have to carry out primary research. However any help will be appreciated as I am looking for anyone who can offer a personal or educated account of schizophrenia and help fill out a questionnaire I have made.
Thank you

xxx

A: Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects the way a person acts, thinks, and sees the world. People with schizophrenia have an altered perception of reality, often a significant loss of contact with reality. They may see or hear things that don’t exist, speak in strange or confusing ways, believe that others are trying to harm them, or feel like they’re being constantly watched. With such a blurred line between the real and the imaginary, schizophrenia makes it difficult—even frightening—to negotiate the activities of daily life. In response, people with schizophrenia may withdraw from the outside world or act out in confusion and fear.

Most cases of schizophrenia appear in the late teens or early adulthood. For men, the average age of onset is 25. For women, typical onset is around the age of 30. However, schizophrenia can appear for the first time in middle age or even later. In rare cases, schizophrenia can even affect young children and adolescents, although the symptoms are slightly different. In general, the earlier schizophrenia develops, the more severe it is. Schizophrenia also tends to be more severe in men than in women.

Although schizophrenia is a chronic disorder, there is help available. With support, medication, and therapy, many people with schizophrenia are able to function independently and live satisfying lives. However, the outlook is best when schizophrenia is diagnosed and treated right away. If you spot the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia and seek help without delay, you or your loved one can take advantage of the many treatments available and improve the chances of recovery
Early schizophrenia warning signs
In some people, schizophrenia appears suddenly and without warning. But for most, it comes on slowly, with subtle warning signs and a gradual decline in functioning long before the first severe episode. Many friends and family members of people with schizophrenia report knowing early on that something was wrong with their loved one, they just didn’t know what.

In this early phase, people with schizophrenia often seem eccentric, unmotivated, emotionless, and reclusive. They isolate themselves, start neglecting their appearance, say peculiar things, and show a general indifference to life. They may abandon hobbies and activities, and their performance at work or school deteriorates.

The most common early warning signs of schizophrenia include:
Social withdrawal
Hostility or suspiciousness
Deterioration of personal hygiene
Flat, expressionless gaze
Inability to cry or express joy
Inappropriate laughter or crying
Depression
Oversleeping or insomnia
Odd or irrational statements
Forgetful; unable to concentrate
Extreme reaction to criticism
Strange use of words or way of speaking
How is schizophrenia treated?

Because the causes of schizophrenia are still unknown, current treatments focus on eliminating the symptoms of the disease.

Antipsychotic medications

Antipsychotic medications have been available since the mid-1950s. They effectively alleviate the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. While these drugs have greatly improved the lives of many patients, they do not cure schizophrenia.

Everyone responds differently to antipsychotic medication. Sometimes several different drugs must be tried before the right one is found. People with schizophrenia should work in partnership with their doctors to find the medications that control their symptoms best with the fewest side effects.

Length of Treatment. Like diabetes or high blood pressure, schizophrenia is a chronic disorder that needs constant management. At the moment, it cannot be cured, but the rate of recurrence of psychotic episodes can be decreased significantly by staying on medication. Although responses vary from person to person, most people with schizophrenia need to take some type of medication for the rest of their lives as well as use other approaches, such as supportive therapy or rehabilitation.

Relapses occur most often when people with schizophrenia stop taking their antipsychotic medication because they feel better, or only take it occasionally because they forget or don’t think taking it regularly is important. It is very important for people with schizophrenia to take their medication on a regular basis and for as long as their doctors recommend. If they do so, they will experience fewer psychotic symptoms.

No antipsychotic medication should be discontinued without talking to the doctor who prescribed it, and it should always be tapered off under a doctor’s supervision rather than being stopped all at once.

There are a variety of reasons why people with schizophrenia do not adhere to treatment. If they don’t believe they are ill, they may not think they need medication at all. If their thinking is too disorganized, they may not remember to take their medication every day. If they don’t like the side effects of one medication, they may stop taki

Q: Methamphetamine for the treatment of schizophrenia?

A: Yes. Freud prescribed cocaine for just about every mental issue.

Q: AAAAARRRHHH!!!! i need treatment for my schizophrenia?
Are treatments for schizophrenia usually in acute settings or community services????

could you please give me websites about the different settings that are available to help me?

thanks for all your help x

A: Dear Rianna, Your illness is usually treated in hospitals. Also, you might check out nami.org
This website is the national alliance for mental illness and is full of valuable info. Nami also treats mental illness in groups, called peer-to-peer counseling and has family classes as well. Good luck to you and hang in there!

Q: What is the best antipsychotic medication used for the treatment of psychosis in Schizophrenia?

A: That’s question for your medical doctor, specifically a psychiatrist. In the meantime search “Seroquel” a psychopharmaceutical made by AstraZeneca. It’s a widely used antipsychotic medication.

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