Schizophrenic won't take her meds--

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Help, Psych nurses!

I'm clueless with psych stuff. Recently a very close friend whose daughter has been dx'd with schizophrenia has asked me how to make sure her daughter is taking her meds.

She suspects that her daughter is not taking them. The daughter is in her 20's and lives on her own, and has been hearing voices again.

The Question: is there some way to get her daughter to take her meds? She's been hospitalized three times so far, and the last two have been because she doesn't take her meds.

There is a decanoate injection which can be given every 2 weeks if the pt is on a committal . This typically lasts 2 weeks and the opt does not have to take meds. Her Mom should talk to her psychiatrist.

For psych. pts. to take meds until all is calm then they get tired of the EPS and numb mind syndrome so quit taking them for stimulation.

Check them out.

Specializes in Critical Care.

I just read abook called "The Quiet Room"

It is written by a woman who developed Schizophrenia at 17. It's her story with different chapters by the people that were around her also. Her case was severe but she survived.

I would reccomend this book to your friend. It may help her. Her daughter might not be ready for it though.

TAKE IT PERSONAL!

I'm Louie

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