A 26-year-old man with schizophrenia is stable on an oral antipsychotic but has frequent relapses due to poor adherence. He asks about options. What i...

Question

A 26-year-old man with schizophrenia is stable on an oral antipsychotic but has frequent relapses due to poor adherence. He asks about options. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Switch to a long-acting depot (long-acting injectable) antipsychotic after discussion

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Stop antipsychotic medication completely

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Add long-term benzodiazepines instead of antipsychotics

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Offer antidepressants alone

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Advise no change and continue current regimen without addressing adherence

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Schizophrenia – adherence

A 26-year-old man with schizophrenia is stable on an oral antipsychotic but has frequent relapses due to poor adherence. He asks about options. What is the most appropriate management?