Schizophrenia - differential diagnosis
Q: What other illnesses may cause symptoms that look like schizophrenia?
- substance abuse, especially cocaine, amphetamines, or hallucinogens;
- primary mood disorder (e.g., major depression with secondary psychotic features or bipolar disorder, manic phase);
- medical conditions, e.g., medication side effects, anticholinergic delirium, metabolic derangements.