28th February 2024

A 32-year-old lady with a history of schizophrenia was admitted to the psychiatric unit with delusions, hallucinations and severe agitation.

A 32-year-old lady with a history of schizophrenia was admitted to the psychiatric unit with delusions, hallucinations and severe agitation. She was treated with oral chlorpromazine and is now being discharged on a maintenance dose of 300 milligrammes, once daily. You have been asked to discuss the treatment with the patient and her caregivers.

Select the most appropriate information which needs to be communicated to the patient from the following options: