Treating schizophrenia is a huge challenge for psychiatrists, but here's some good news from the research front.
Schizophrenia is one of the most devastating psychological disorders. It's difficult to treat because people with schizophrenia often dislike the side effects of medication and find that many anti-psychotic drugs aren't helpful. Plus, people with schizophrenia often insist they're not ill -- or they stop taking their medication too early.
In one study, paliperidone extended release tablets improved the social functioning of people with schizophrenia. This drug is part of a different anti-psychotic medication already proven effective in treating psychological disorders. Researchers are still studying the long term effects of paliperidone to determine the effects of extended use.
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Source: Elsevier (2007, December 15). Effective New Treatment For Schizophrenia. ScienceDaily. Retrieved December 19, 2007, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2007/12/071213101409.htm
