Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms. It can affect how a person thinks, feels and behaves, and is often described as a type of psychosis.
Key points
- People are usually first diagnosed between the ages of 16 and 30, often after a first episode of psychosis.
- Schizophrenia is usually treated with a combination of medicine and therapy, tailored to each individual.
- The condition does not mean a split personality, and it does not usually cause someone to be violent.
- Many people recover, though symptoms can return in periods called relapses.
Medicines listed for Schizophrenia
The five products listed for schizophrenia are all antipsychotic medicines, sometimes called atypical or second-generation antipsychotics. They include Quetiapine (Seroquel), Aripiprazole (Abilify), risperidone (Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa) and lurasidone (Latuda). Each is a tablet in a range of strengths. Antipsychotics are a medicine class used to help manage symptoms such as hallucinations and disorganised thinking.