Schizophrenia Articles
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Schizophrenia is one of the most disabling and puzzling mental disorders in existence. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of schizophrenia and its causes, symptoms (such as hearing voices), and treatment options.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Zyprexa to treat bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Zyprexa, noting in particular its uses, general dosing guidelines, strengths, and possible side effects.
Risperdal is a prescription medicine used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Risperdal, highlighting how it works, offering tips on taking the medication, and listing potential side effects.
If you have schizophrenia, your doctor may prescribe Invega. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how the prescription drug works and discusses its effects, potential side effects, and available strengths.
Haldol is a prescription drug that is approved to treat several conditions, such as psychotic disorders. This eMedTV article explains the other uses of Haldol, outlines potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
Paranoid schizophrenia is the most prevalent form of schizophrenia. As discussed in this article from the eMedTV site, people with paranoid schizophrenia tend to experience severe delusions and auditory hallucinations based on paranoia.
As this eMedTV page explains, tardive dyskinesia is characterized by uncontrollable body or facial movements in people who have been taking antipsychotics or certain other drugs for extended periods. This page takes a closer look at these symptoms.
Symptoms of schizophrenia can include memory loss, hallucinations, and delusions. This eMedTV article talks about the symptoms of schizophrenia and explains how they are divided into three categories: negative, positive, and cognitive.
Quetiapine is a prescription drug used to help control symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed look at the drug, including its effects, dosing information, potential side effects, and more.
Paranoid schizophrenia and catatonic schizophrenia are two of the several types of schizophrenia. This eMedTV Web page explains the different types of schizophrenia and discusses the symptoms that correspond to each type.
Prochlorperazine is a medication used to treat severe nausea or vomiting, schizophrenia, and anxiety. This eMedTV article further discusses prochlorperazine uses, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Clozapine is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in people who fail to respond to other medications. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at the drug, including its effects, suggestions for when and how to take it, and side effects.
Research shows that the schizophrenia cause may be linked to genetic and environmental factors. This part of the eMedTV site talks about these factors and also explores the role of the brain in the development of schizophrenia.
Chlorpromazine is a drug used to treat nausea or vomiting, schizophrenia, tetanus, and other conditions. This eMedTV article lists other uses for the prescription drug, explains how it works, and offers some general dosing information.
What is schizophrenia? As this eMedTV article explains, schizophrenia is a puzzling and disabling mental disorder that affects 1 percent of the population. This page offers information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of schizophrenia.
Aripiprazole is a drug that is licensed to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. This eMedTV article discusses aripiprazole uses in more detail, explains how the medication works, and describes possible side effects of aripiprazole.
Common Risperdal side effects can include insomnia, dizziness, and headaches. This eMedTV segment covers these and other side effects that may occur while taking Risperdal, including serious side effects to report to your healthcare provider.
The causes of schizophrenia have been linked to genetics, the brain, and environmental factors. This page of the eMedTV site discusses how each of these factors may play a role in the development of schizophrenia.