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What is A 23-year old young boy with schizophrenia is well maintained on risperidone for the last 2 months. He has no family history of the disease. For how long medication should be continued in this patient? and explain in detail?
Ans: C. 2 years(Ref: Niraj Ahtda 7/e p67)Multiple randomized trials have found that maintenance of antipsychotic medication reduces the risk of relapse over a period of up to two years.