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Is psychosis permanent
Should antipsychotics need to been taken for many years or lifetime? Got psychosis at 28 delusions hallucinations as well as fear
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NO. it can be treated completely. the key is to follow your doctor's advice and not make adjustments in medicines yourself
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Dr. Sanjay Jain
Psychiatrist
19 yrs exp
Jaipur
First episode of psychosis treated for 2 years. If second episode appears it need treatment for 5 years and if again episodes appears it require lifelong treatment. Apart from medication there many other factors important which decides the future course of illness and treatment.
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