Antipsychotic nonadherence is significantly higher in people with major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar disorder (BD) than in those with schizophrenia

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The study showed that approximately 33 percent of MDD patients and 27 percent of BD patients were not adhering to their prescribed antipsychotic; for schizophrenia, the nonadherence rate was 19 percent. The findings were obtained from an analysis of over 3,600 unique urine samples.

"Clinicians should appreciate that nonadherence is a significant problem across the spectrum of serious mental illness.”

Ameritox is currently developing more comprehensive reference bases for antipsychotic metabolites, so clinicians can find out not only whether the drug is being taken, but also whether it is being taken properly.

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That’s cause we for sure as hell know we need them, more than those with mood disorders.

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After hearing voices for years I am more compliant.

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After suffering from paranoia all my life, there is no way I’m going without my AP’s.

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After having God tell me to commit suicide, I’ll never go without them.

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