An increase from this level may be prescribed by the physician if a relapse occurs, if signs indicate that a relapse may be imminent, or if the patient is undergoing stress. Neuroleptics are given in either tablet or liquid form, or as an intramuscular injection. Most patients are treated initially with oral medications, which provide a steady, low level of the medication in the system. People who are experiencing an acute attack of schizophrenia are often given a short-acting injection, which acts more rapidly than oral medications, to decrease the most frightening symptoms. Other than a lack of insight about the illness.
Side effects cause different levels of discomfort and vary from person to person.
These problems are usually cleared up with a change of neuroleptic, a change in dosage, or the addition of another medication to control the side effects. Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect that may appear after a long period of medication. It consists of involuntary facial movements - spasms of the tongue and mouth. Sometimes it is accompanied by movements of limbs or other muscular systems. When the dosage of medication is reduced - there will be a temporary worsening of the symptoms before there is an improvement.