It may take several weeks for the full beneficial effects of antipsychotics to be seen. 1. The positive symptoms of schizophrenia are more readily controlled than negative symptoms. 2. There is a...

It may take several weeks for the full beneficial effects of antipsychotics to be seen.

1. The positive symptoms of schizophrenia are more readily controlled than negative symptoms.

2. There is a close correlation between plasma levels of chlorpromazine and its antipsychotic effect.

3. Antipsychotics are effective in treating about 70% of people with schizophrenia.

4. Some antipsychotic drugs can be given as a depot preparation injected at 6-monthly intervals.