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Which treatment is used for schizophrenia?

My friend was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which treatment is used for schizophrenia?

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Medication management
Medication given by a trained psychiatrist and ongoing supportive counseling.
Antipsychotics. Antipsychotics are usually recommended as the initial treatment for the symptoms of an acute schizophrenic episode. They work by blocking the effect of the chemical dopamine on the brain
Antipsychotic medications are used for schizophrenia.