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Start off with a low dose high-potency
antipsychotic medication.
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Treat side
effects of antipsychotic medication.
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If no positive response in one to two weeks with a
low dose high-potency antipsychotic medication, increase the dosage. However keep the dosage
as low as possible while still controlling the symptoms.
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If no positive response after four weeks try a new
antipsychotic medication.
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If Akathisia develops try Inderal,
Valium, or Ativan.
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A psychiatrist should see the patient at least once
a month. With regular examination for Tardive
Dyskinesia.
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Guideline for length of drug treatment:
One episode: One year.
Two episode: Two or more years.
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