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How Can Schizophrenia And ADD Be Treated?

I may change my olanzapine 5mg to risperidal i have a problem with demonology messing with my mind and thoughts my doctor thinks risperidal will do a better job we upped the olanzapine dosage a year ago 10mg it did not work. it is the side effects of risperidal that i am worried about. i have been on olanzapine for over 10 years and i know it s side effects well. i have my mother s illnesses schizophrenia and add. need more information i can give it to you. Stem cell research on schizophrenia anybody doing it that i can talk to.
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Risperdal is also as safe as olanzapine. If olanzapine is not working, risperdal is a good option. You can start with a low dose.
Stem cell therapy in schizophrenia is not very well documented. so, I would not suggest you to go for it.
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How Can Schizophrenia And ADD Be Treated?

Hello Risperdal is also as safe as olanzapine. If olanzapine is not working, risperdal is a good option. You can start with a low dose. Stem cell therapy in schizophrenia is not very well documented. so, I would not suggest you to go for it. thanks