Posted by Mr Beev on October 23, 2002, at 20:38:31
In reply to chad 3 Re: Zyprexa - or earlier DA blocker , posted by McPac on October 23, 2002, at 18:24:02
> Also, what can someone do about these abnormal movements other than taking these DA drugs to cover the movements up?
My apologies for jumping in here, but from what I have read, if the meds are inducing abnormal movements one should never attempt to cover them up, but should discontinue the medication, if at all possible.
The reason is that continued use of the med may well make the movement disorders permanent! When ceasing the med, it can take months for the abnormal movements to cease in some people. With others, the condition is permanent. No one seems to know why some people are not affected, while others eventually return to normal after stopping the med, and yet others are permanently affected.
Newer, so-called atypical neurleptics, such as zyprexa, are supposed to have much lower incidences of TD. This is just what I've read.
I have been taking zyprexa infrequently for a half year or so with no troubles. There are occasions when it has quite saved the day.
Best regards,
Mr Beev
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