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Does medication help with psychosis?
Sometimes when someone is experiencing very distressing psychotic symptoms and are feels unable to cope with their voices etc, they may be prescribed medication.
In this case there should be an opportunity to discuss the different forms of medication with a GP, psychiatrist or another worker, and then decide together what the best medication may be. Certain types of medication are used for treating psychosis. These fall into the categories of ‘typical’ and ‘atypical’ anti-psychotic (neuroleptic) medications.
The thought of taking medication is often daunting to people who are trying them for the first time. They are recommended to be prescribed in low doses.
If someone is taking medication they should have a chance to discuss regularly how it is affecting them, either with a GP, psychiatrist or another knowledgeable person who is supporting them. For example, talking about whether they feel the medication is working and any side effects they are experiencing. In some cases the medication prescribed may not be effective therefore the dose may need to be lowered, increased or even changed to get the most useful effects.
For more details about choice of anti-psychotic medication and possible side effects click the link below.
Medication (This links to a PDF file, if you do not have the software to view this please click here) |
