“How effective is schizophrenia treatment?”

Medication in combination with therapy is extremely useful in treating schizophrenia.

Psychotic Disorders are the most difficult to treat. Schizophrenia, Mania, and Bipolar-1 have severe symptoms, most notably hallucinations, delusions, odd and strange behaviors which scare and repel others and are terrifying for those afflicted. The collection of disorders housed under the diagnostic umbrella of schizophrenia involve significant resources, medication, behavior management, therapy, and the support and understanding of family and friends.

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with appropriate MD follow up schizophrenia can be manageable

Yes, please ensure that you speak with your primary care physician or healthcare provider first about your concerns. Consultation with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner in order to obtain their recommendations: First-generation antipsychotics
These first-generation antipsychotics have frequent and potentially significant neurological side effects, including the possibility of developing a movement disorder (tardive dyskinesia) that may or may not be reversible.
First-generation antipsychotics include:
Chlorpromazine
Fluphenazine
Haloperidol
Perphenazine
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics
Some antipsychotics may be given as an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. They are usually given every two to four weeks, depending on the medication. Ask your doctor about more information on injectable medications. This may be an option if someone prefers fewer pills and may help with adherence.

Common medications that are available as an injection include:
Aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena, Aristada)
Fluphenazine decanoate
Haloperidol decanoate
Paliperidone (Invega Sustenna, Invega Trinza)
Risperidone (Risperdal Consta, Perseris)

Second-generation antipsychotics
These newer, second-generation medications are generally preferred because they pose a lower risk of serious side effects than do first-generation antipsychotics. Second-generation antipsychotics include:
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Asenapine (Saphris)
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)
Cariprazine (Vraylar)
Clozapine (Clozaril, Versacloz)
Iloperidone (Fanapt)
Lurasidone (Latuda)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Paliperidone (Invega)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)

50% of people with schizophrenia recover or improve to the point they can work and live on their own. 25% are better but need help from a strong support network to get by. 15% are not better.

Medication and therapy are effective together.

when a patient takes medication as prescribed and is a willing participant, therapy can be very beneficial.