Schizophrenia

2018-11-29 19:15:11
Hello, my elder brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia 5 years back. In these 5 years he was on and off the treatment. Whenever he withdraws himself from the treatment, he goes through a psychotic episode. As he is aging up, it's getting worse. Recently, previous month, he was having a upset stomach due to the medicines that is what he told us and stopped the medications. He strongly denies to take medicines. My mother is the only person who takes care of him. I live out of the town. Mom tried to give him medicines through food, however he sensed it and stopped eating anything at home. He is doubting Mom and blaming her even for small issues. No doubt, he is having a psychotic episode but we are helpless, as he denies to take medicines and visit the doctor. He gets violent if we forcefully give him the medicines. It's very hard to see my brother like this and worst is not being able to help him. Could you please suggest any other way to give him medicines to get him out of this.
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Well there's good news. Now there are once a month injections available. All you have to do is ensure that he visits a doctor/doctor does a home visit once a month and gives him the injection, there should be no need of oral medicines with the injection.

Answered2018-12-07 15:20:03

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There are many options available and he will b definitely helped.... Need more and complete history

Answered2018-12-02 08:10:35

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