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Tips to help you discuss treatment with your doctor
It's important for patients being treated for schizophrenia to review their treatments with the doctor from time to time. To help you get the most out of this discussion, we've put together a few tips. We hope you find them useful.
- Before your visit, write down any questions that you want to ask your doctor.
- Take a notepad and pencil with you to jot down important information your doctor gives you.
- You may find it helpful to take someone else with you when you visit the doctor. The other person can remind you of questions to ask and can also make notes for you.
- List any symptoms and side effects that you have experienced since last seeing the doctor. This will help the doctor to assess if your present treatment is working well, or not.
- Ask your doctor for information leaflets about your medication.
- Many people find talking therapies beneficial - is this something your doctor thinks may be helpful for you?
- Find out if there are support groups you can join in your area.
- Ask if there are local support groups for your friends and family.
- Even though you may be seeing your doctor about your schizophrenia don't forget about your physical health. You may, for example, need to be weighed or have your blood pressure checked.
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