Currently the best way to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia is with a combination of medication, social support and rehabilitation. Most people with schizophrenia can benefit from medication because it reduces many of the symptoms of the illness.
Different medications suit different people.
These medications can cause side affects which are unpleasant. Some people experience many side affects while others experience very few they may be mild or severe. Many people with schizophrenia think about discontinuing their medication, but the majority get sick again if they stop taking their medication. Remember that some side affects can be treated with side affect medications and others are likely to diminish overtime. Most of the side affects are not permanent.