Hello, 1. & 2. 25 years of long illness without treatment, there are less chances that she will completely recover but you will see gradual recovery in her symptoms and she may function relatively normal for a long time. 3. No once she will improve with medication she can be educated about illness and the importance of medication. She can also be started on long acting injectables which need to be given once in a month. 4. Every medication will have its effect and side effect. These side effects can be managed and as a reason the dosage of medication are gradually built for old age. 5.It depends on person to person there are number of good and poor prognostic factors which decide the course of schizophrenia patients. Discuss with your practitioner about the same. you can consult me for any help required.

Hi I understand your concern Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and coordinated speciality care services. While there may be no cure for schizophrenia, many people with this mental illness can lead healthy and productive lives depending upon the severity Residual schizophrenia — delusions or hallucinations may go away, but motivation or interest in life is gone. You can go for admission or yell history to your doctor who can initially give medication that can be mixed with food and once patient is stable you can take them for a visit All the best Trust your doctor and process Mumbai has some very competent doctors Consult for any query

Schizophrenia is manageable. Comparing the positive outcome with the side effects it's negligible. Please continue the treatment.

Schizophrenia i s treatable(controllable) like diabetes and hypertension but not curable. If your mother is not willing to visit a psychiatrist/ doctor, you can request a home visit by a psychiatrist and get her treated. Side effects are there but they can be taken care of.