Treating Schizophrenia: How to treat Schizophrenia
Treating Schizophrenia: How to treat Schizophrenia Pharmacotherapy An acute episode of schizophrenia typically responds to treatment with classic antipsychotic agents, which are most effective in its treatment. Some commonly used drugs include: Chlorpromazine: 300-1500 mg/day PO; 50-100 mg/day IM Fluphenazine decanoate: 25-50 mg IM every 1-3 weeks Haloperidol: 5-100 mg/day PO; 5-20 mg/day IM Trifluoperazine: 15-60 mg/day PO; 1-5 mg/day
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