Posted by kerry B on June 29, 2000, at 17:56:45
In reply to Re: Stelazine side effects anyone?, posted by Cam W. on June 29, 2000, at 12:26:13
> Kerry - You should have this checked (with a simple test) by a doctor to determine if this muscle stiffness is a dystonia (spasms) or extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). With the motor restlesslness you are experiencing, I would "guess" it is EPS. There are a number of anticholinergics to counteract this: benztropine (Cogentin™), trihexyphenidyl (Artane™), procyclidine (Kemadrin™), ethopropazine (Parsitan™), orphenadrine (Disipal™), and biperiden (Akineton™) that are available in Canada. They also are available in generic forms.
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> The most commonly use ones are Cogentin™ and Artane™. Doses are highly individualized. See your doc to find out what is causing the side effect and what his choice of anticholinergic woulod be.
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> Hope this helps - Cam
Thanks Cam,
That was very informative. I was actually on cogentin last year as I was on some other medication (can't think what it was now) there have been so many. I had dystonia when I was on resperidol but they wouldn't believe me so I went off it myself. Maybe what I have now is EPS. I have no appointment to see the doctor, they have just sort of abandoned me (meaning the psych)but I may as well go & see my G.P. maybe she knows. Hate going out though, really uncomfortable!!! Anyway thanks again, you've been a big help!!!!
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