Day: October 6, 2026

My Schizophrenia Patient Is Not Taking Medicine: What Should I Do?

Quick Answer If a person with schizophrenia is not taking their prescribed medicine, do not force, threaten or secretly give them medication. First, try to understand why they have stopped taking it and contact their treating psychiatrist or mental health team. Common reasons include medication side effects, difficulty remembering doses, concerns about treatment, feeling better...