Second Generation Antipsychotic Medications

Although there is currently no known cure for schizophrenia, many medications be it antipsychotic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant drugs are used to help prevents delusions and hallucinations. Several therapy and support services are also available to help not only schizophrenics, but also their families and close friends through difficult times.

I. Medications:

First and second generation antipsychotic medications are used to reduce anxiety and agitation as well as prevent hallucinations and delusional behaviour.
First-generation antipsychotics are very effective against anxiety and severe agitation, but they also carry significant side effects. Second-generation antipsychotics take longer time to take effect, but can treat delusions