2007-09-14 05:13:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
the medical withdrawals, probably wouldn't 'kill' him,..but it would really affect his mental state, and he could go off the deep end, become phsycotic, and hurt himself or someone else...if you or someone you know, is thinking of doing this, do NOT attempt this, without a doctors supervision...not worth it
2007-09-14 05:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the medication. One med, Clozaril, can harm you if you stop it without weaning off, because it can have an adverse affect on the white cell count.
But no, actual withdrawal from antipsychotics will not kill him, it'll just be uncomfortable.
But, like the others said, unmedicated schizophrenia places him at a higher risk of suicide, and even more likely, victimization by others. It's been shown that the mentally ill are much more likely to be the victim of a crime than the perpetrator.
2007-09-14 12:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by mono1115 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some medications when abruptly withdrawn can cause seizures and convulsions. These are life-threatening conditions. Be careful for yourself or warn the person you are referring to.
2007-09-14 13:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as such - uncontrolled schizophrenia is not lethal. However, it will likely increase the probability of suicide.
2007-09-14 12:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by Michael P 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not death but their symptoms will return.
2007-09-14 12:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by thejenmartin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋