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Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental condition that causes both psychosis and mood problems. Psychosis means a person has a loss of contact with reality and may have hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that ...
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Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of schizoaffective disorder vary greatly from person to person. Often times, persons with schizo...
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Causes
The exact cause of schizoaffective disorder is unknown. Genetics and body chemistry may play a role. Schizoaffective ...
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The health care provider will perform a psychiatric evaluation to identify symptoms and ask questions about the patient...
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Treatments
The treatment of people with schizoaffective disorder varies. Generally, medications are prescribed to stabilize mood a...
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Drugs
carbamazepine
citalopram
divalproex sodium
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Risk Factors
Family history of Mood disorder
Family History of Schizophrenia
Female Gender
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Complications
Complications are similar to those for schizophrenia and major mood disorders. These include: Problems following medica...
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Call your provider or mental health professional if you or someone you know is experiencing any of the following: Stran...
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