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I went into a toxic psychosis after ingesting cough syrup and Marijuana on a daily basis for 3 years doctor told me you have developed paranoid disorder and I am on antipsychotic since 14 years is it schizophrenia or something else and can I stop my medicines ever?
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Being on antipsychotics for 14 years with paranoid symptoms is most likely schizophrenia. Cannabis and other substance might have triggered the psychosis and it is continuing. Do not alter or stop the medications without psychiatrist advise, as relapse is difficult to treat. All the best.
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