Molindone is used for controlling the symptoms of schizophrenia. Although the drug cannot cure the condition, it can significantly improve symptoms. Molindone is approved for use in both adults and children age 12 years old and up. At this time, there are no universally accepted "off-label" uses for the drug.
What Is Molindone Used For? -- An Overview
Schizophrenia is one of the most disabling and confusing mental illnesses. Although the
causes of schizophrenia are not fully understood at this time, it is currently thought that genetics and environmental factors play important roles. Depending on the type of schizophrenia
(see Types of Schizophrenia), symptoms may include the following:
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Speaking infrequently, even when forced to interact
- Flat affect (immobile facial expression, monotonous voice)
- Lack of pleasure in everyday life
- Thought disorders
- Poor executive functioning (the ability to absorb and interpret information and make decisions based on that information)
- An inability to stay focused
- Disorders of movement
- A diminished ability to initiate and sustain planned activity
- Problems with working memory (the ability to keep recently learned information in mind and use it right away).