For schizophrenia, whether it is a first - episode or a recurrence, antipsychotic medication should be the primary treatment measure. Meanwhile, measures such as health education, work - entertainment therapy, and psychosocial intervention should be integrated throughout the entire treatment process. Currently, the advocated approach is full - course treatment, following the principles of early intervention, appropriate dosage, sufficient treatment duration, single - drug use, and individualized medication.

In most cases, oral treatment is recommended. For some patients with excitement and agitation, non - oral drug treatment can be selected for a short period. The vast majority of patients should choose single - drug use, starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it to the recommended effective dose. The rate of dose increase depends on the characteristics of the drug and the patient's traits.

During the consolidation treatment period, in principle, the dosage should not be reduced unless the patient has difficulty tolerating it. Generally, do not suddenly stop the medication unless some emergency situations occur.