what's the best medicine for schizophrenia??

Answer 1

Only a licensed Psychiatrist can truly answer that.

But here is some helpful info:

The first line pharmacological therapy for schizophrenia is usually the use of antipsychotic medication. The concept of 'curing' schizophrenia is controversial as there are no clear criteria for what might constitute a cure, although some criteria for the remission of symptoms have recently been suggested. Therefore, antipsychotic drugs are only thought to provide symptomatic relief from the positive symptoms of psychosis. The newer atypical antipsychotic medications (such as clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, aripiprazole, and amisulpride) are usually preferred over older typical antipsychotic medications (such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol) due to their favorable side-effect profile. Compared to the typical antipsychotics, the atypicals are associated with a lower incident rate of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) and tardive dyskinesia (TD) although they are more likely to induce weight gain and so increase risk for obesity-related diseases. It is still unclear whether newer drugs reduce the chances of developing the rare but potentially life-threatening neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). While the atypical antipsychotics are associated with less EPS and TD than the conventional antipsychotics, some of the agents in this class (especially olanzapine and clozapine) appear to be associated with metabolic side effects such as weight gain, hyperglycemia and hypertriglyceridemia that must be considered when choosing appropriate pharmacotherapy.

Answer 2

ABILIFY(aripiprazole) is a prescription medicine for the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia affects over two million Americans and is thought to be caused by an imbalance of key chemicals in the brain. Although a cure has yet to be found, with medicines like ABILIFY, your symptoms can improve. ABILIFY helps improve a range of the symptoms associated with schizophrenia, which may include hearing voices, unclear thinking, having uncomfortable or disturbing thoughts, feeling confused, and lacking interest in the things you previously enjoyed.

Answer 3

Here is the way to treat schizopheria:

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, for more than 2000 years. Chinese herbs may also have antipsychotic properties when used in a Western biomedical context. In this review we sought and found trials relevant to the effects of both approaches for schizophrenia. Traditional Chinese medicine methodology has been evaluated for schizophrenia, but the one included study was too limited in terms of sample size and study length to guide good practice. However, this pioneering study does show that TCM can be evaluated for its efficacy for people with schizophrenia , and should encourage trialists to undertake further, more comprehensive trials in this area.

The use of Chinese herbs in a Western medicine context, without incorporating TCM methodology, has been evaluated in six trials, although again these are limited by their sample size and study length. The results of these six trials suggest that using Chinese herbs alone for psychotic symptoms may not be indicated, but if used in conjunction with Western antipsychotic drugs, they may be beneficial in terms of mental state, global functioning and decrease of adverse effects. However, further trials are needed before the effects of TCM for people with schizophrenia can be evaluated with any real confidence.

Answer 4

There's not one medication that's best. What's very helpful to one person may not help another person at all. Like mood disorders the person may have to try different meds or combinations of meds before they find what works best for them. Some of the newer atypical antipsychotics are quite effective and have fewer side effects than the older antipsychotics.

Answer 5

Drug wise it varies it is different for every person, but the top Antipsychotic is now Seroquel.
Best treatment wise God, love, laughter, support and luck!

Answer 6

hmm... i believe that different stuff works best for different ppl. like, i know they had my brother on a wide variety of medication. they swapped and swapped and swapped. and they still haven't found a really good one.

so, i guess the answer would be, there doesn't seem to be a "best" one. depends on the person.

Answer 7

All of the medications are so different and will interact within your brain/body's chemicals in different factions.

Take a look at:
http://bhcs.co.alameda.ca.us/MedDir/PracticeGuide/guide.htm
and

Also keep in mind:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/medicate.cfm

Great site with TONS of information
is:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/medicate.cfm

Answer 8

PICK A GUY OUT WITH ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD AND THROW YOUR SELF AT HIM AND MAKE HIM THE HAPPIEST GUY IN THE WORLD, AT LEAST YOU WONT HAVE ANY WORRIES THAT WAY

Answer 9

A straight jacket

Answer 10

" Soy Milk. "