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Overview
Treatment usually involves antidepressant and antipsychotic medication. Patients sometimes take antipsychotics briefly. Electroconvulsive therapy is very effective for this condition, but it is generally used after medication. [read article]
Tests for Depressive Psychosis
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Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Depressive Psychosis
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Electroconvulsive therapy is a treatment for depression that uses electricity to trigger a seizure. More
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Prescribed Medications for Depressive Psychosis
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CHLORPROMAZINE (klor PROE ma zeen) has many different uses. It is used to treat certain mental and behavioral disorders. It is also used to control nausea and vomit... More
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism. More
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ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. More
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems. More
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PERPHENAZINE (per FEN a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. It also is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in adults. More
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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Alternative Procedures for Depressive Psychosis What's this?
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More
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