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Schizophrenia advice please

2018-06-15 16:50:01
Dear doctor, My mother has schizophrenia( consulted by psychiatrist). Taking risperidone for 6 years.(2 to 3 mg). After taking medicine she becomes normal. After 4 years and 5 years symptoms recurred, when reducing medicine.(to 1mg). haemoglobin, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure are normal. How long it is necessary to take medicine?  Thank you
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Psychiatric medicine should continue life long.U must consult ur psychiatrist every 6months interval. Do not forget to give her medicine.Proper maintaining of Mental health is necessary. If any help needed contact me any time.
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