10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...
Schizophrenia
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What causes schizophrenia? Can it be cured?
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What can medication do for me?
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Does medication cause side effects? What should I do about these side effects?
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How long does it usually take until I feel better? What if medication doesn’t work for me or the side effects bother me too much?
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If medication helped me to get better, how long will I need to take it?
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How does psychotherapy help with schizophrenia?
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What other things can I do to help manage this condition?
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What is important for my friends and family to know about my condition?
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What can I do to avoid getting psychotic again? What are the signs of recurring psychosis?
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What symptoms should I (or my friends or family) consider an emergency? How do I (or my friends or family) reach you in an emergency?
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Be prepared to ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment for schizophrenia.
Did You Know?
View SourcePeople with schizophrenia are 3 times more likely than the general population to be addicted to nicotine.
