The current guidelines recommend continuation of antipsychotic medication for a minimum of at least 1 year following a first episode of psychosis (FEP). There have been several trials investigating whether early dose reduction or cessation leads to improved functional outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of consenting to and participating in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of antipsychotic medication cessation.
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