Treatment is difficult because people with this condition are often extremely suspicious of doctors. If accepted, medications and talk therapy can both be effective.
Expectations (prognosis):
Therapy can limit the impact of the paranoia on the person's daily functioning.
Complications:
Extreme social isolation
Potential for violence
Calling your health care provider:
If suspicions are interfering with relationships or work, a health care provider or mental health professional should be consulted.
Review Date: 12/9/2004
Reviewed By: James W. Dilley M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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