To reduce the level of dopamine activity so that hallucinations and delusions are decreased,psychiatrists may prescribe:

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Typical antipsychotic drugs are effective in reducing dopamine activity, which is often elevated in people with hallucinations and delusions. Lithium is primarily used for bipolar disorder and not for treating hallucinations or delusions. Benzodiazepines are used for anxiety and may not be as effective for treating the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Antidepressants may be helpful for treating depression or anxiety often associated with schizophrenia, but they do not directly affect dopamine activity and may worsen psychotic symptoms in some cases.

To Reduce the Level of Dopamine Activity So That Hallucinations