Injectable Medication Treatments at Evergreen Psychiatry Group offers an innovative way to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Long-acting injectable (LAI) Antipsychotics offer significant benefits in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, particularly for patients who struggle with medication adherence, recurrent hospitalisation or relapse, history of severe side effects on oral medication, and legal or forensic consideration. These injectables provide a steady, controlled release of medication over weeks or even months, improving treatment outcomes.

1. Improved Medication Adherence

• Non-adherence to oral medication is a major cause of relapse in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
• LAIs reduce the risk of missed doses, ensuring consistent medication levels in the body.

2. Reduced Risk of Relapse & Hospitalization

• Studies show that LAIs lower the likelihood of psychotic episodes and mood instability, reducing emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
• Continuous medication levels help maintain stability, preventing sudden worsening of symptoms.

3. More Stable Blood Levels & Fewer Side Effects

• Oral antipsychotics cause fluctuating drug levels, leading to side effects like drowsiness or agitation.
• LAIs maintain steady therapeutic levels, reducing these fluctuations and improving tolerability.

4. Lower Risk of Unintentional Overdose

• Some patients may accidentally take too many oral pills, leading to overdose.
• With LAIs, the dose is controlled and administered by a healthcare provider.

5. Increased Convenience & Better Quality of Life

• Instead of taking daily pills, patients receive injections every 2 to 12 weeks, depending on the medication.
• This reduces the burden of remembering to take daily medication, especially for those with cognitive impairments.

6. Reduced Stigma & More Discreet Treatment

• Some patients prefer injections over daily pills because they don’t have to be seen taking medication.
• LAIs offer a sense of normalcy for individuals managing a chronic mental illness.