14. MEDICATI
ON
• Medication (Antipsychotics):
⚬ Antipsychotic medications are the primary treatment for
schizophrenia.
⚬ They help reduce or control the symptoms of psychosis,
such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganised
thinking.
⚬ Antipsychotics work by affecting neurotransmitters in the
brain, particularly dopamine.
⚬ There are two main types of antipsychotics: typical (first-
generation) and atypical (second-generation)
antipsychotics.
⚬ Typical antipsychotics include medications like
haloperidol and chlorpromazine, while atypical
antipsychotics include medications like risperidone and
olanzapine.
⚬ The choice of medication depends on the individual's
symptoms, side effect profile, and response to treatment.
