The #1 reason why people are non-compliant with their medication in schizophrenia is because they are "feeling better"--so why take the medication anymore? Because the medication is most likely the reason that you are feeling better in the first place! I urge those with schizophrenia not to go off of their medication unless it is part of their treatment regime under the care of a psychiatrist.
Another important fact to note is that "neuroleptics (or anti-psychotics) are among the safest drugs in the industry." This quote is taken from, what I refer to as the schizophrenic's bible, Surviving Schizophrenia by Torre. The book is a compendium of information compiled to help those suffering from the disease, those caring for those with the disease and all other interested parties.
So, my point is, do not go off medication because you are feeling better. These medications are safe--and your psychiatrist would not have perscribed them to you if the side effects of the medication weren't far out-weighed by the benefits of taking them.
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