Posted by ace on April 6, 2010, at 10:41:47
In reply to Re: Scott, Bleauberry, Ed, anyone with some good know, posted by Laney on April 6, 2010, at 10:16:09
> Thanks Ace! So you think these AP's are bad stuff huh? Is it only because of the akathsia?
>
> Thanks! LaneyNot a problem. I don't think they are 'bad stuff', per se. I think they are extremely beneficial in some patients, but, they do have so many possible side-effects, possibly long-term and irreversible. They can knock you 'dead out', like a zombie, to put it crudely. They can cause akinesia, blood disorders, tremendous weight gain, diabetes....I could go on and on.
In people who take them in high doses for long periods of time, they can develope tardive dyskenisia, tardive akathisia....I have seen this and it is not pretty....However, when used at low doses in the right patient they can be great, even for depression and anxiety problems.
But they should be used with caution and discretion for these problems.......better to try AD's and anxiolytics first..even mood-stabilizers.....etc
Large doses should be all but reserved for those with bona-fide psychosis.Hope this helps!
Ace:)
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