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Suggest Treatment For Schizophrenia

Hi my brother is a schizophrenia he s 47 yrs old.Im 45 used to have symptoms my self .became a heron atticed. The symptoms went away.I ve been in recovery 15 years now. But never forgot opiates help me.My brother is very sick ! Nothing has work for him in 30 yrs. As a quality of life thing for him I ve ask doctor to try some type of opiated to see it it will help.He thinks I m nuts or trying get drugs for me & my brother. What do u think?
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are concerned about your brother's psychological problem. Now, schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness which usually needs long term treatment with anti-psychotic medication. There are different types of anti-psychotic medication and the choice will depend on a number of factors like the nature of symptoms, side effects, cost, etc.

Regarding our query about opiates, there is no evidence that this is useful in the treatment of psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. Some people may find that it helps in reducing distressing symptoms like hallucinations, but this is neither a treatment or a cure, and rather has negative effects in the long run. So, no doctor will prescribe opiates for the treatment of Schizophrenia and I suggest that you do not advise the same for your brother. Please take him to a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and proper treatment.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Suggest Treatment For Schizophrenia

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned about your brother s psychological problem. Now, schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness which usually needs long term treatment with anti-psychotic medication. There are different types of anti-psychotic medication and the choice will depend on a number of factors like the nature of symptoms, side effects, cost, etc. Regarding our query about opiates, there is no evidence that this is useful in the treatment of psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. Some people may find that it helps in reducing distressing symptoms like hallucinations, but this is neither a treatment or a cure, and rather has negative effects in the long run. So, no doctor will prescribe opiates for the treatment of Schizophrenia and I suggest that you do not advise the same for your brother. Please take him to a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and proper treatment. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist