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What happens if a layperson takes medication for schizophrenia?

Antipsychotic medications are drugs designed to treat specific mental disorders.

If a general person takes it, various side effects or abnormal reactions may occur.

These medications work to balance the chemical levels in the brain.

It can cause unnecessary effects in healthy individuals without schizophrenia.

 

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First, if a layperson takes medication for schizophrenia, they may feel confused or experience severe emotional changes.

In particular, you may experience drowsiness or lethargy, which are among the main side effects of the medication.

Some people may experience decreased concentration or memory impairment due to side effects of medication.

 

Additionally, ordinary people may not be able to adapt to schizophrenia medication.

Since these medications are designed to alleviate specific symptoms in patients with schizophrenia,

Unexpected physical and mental reactions may occur if taken by a layperson.

For example, in severe cases, it can affect motor skills or cause psychological anxiety.

 

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Because the dosage of the medication is not tailored to the individual, there is also a risk of overdose.

The effects of the medication can be strong, leading to potentially severe unnecessary side effects.

 

In conclusion, if antipsychotic medication is taken by the general public, various side effects and abnormal reactions may occur.

These medications must be used strictly according to a specialist’s prescription and instructions.

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    얼죽코필러
    조현병 약을 일반인이 먹으면 절대 안되죠....ㅎ
    절대절대 안됩니다!!!
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    구구마말랭이
    일반인은 조현병 약 복용 금지입니다.
    이런 걸 궁금해 하는 사람은 없겠쬬...?