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Posted by super on August 3, 2001, at 13:04:06
I don't know if I'm spelling Tardive Dyskenisia correctly but I'm referring to the disease usually caused by antipsychotics, which involves disabling tremors. Anyway, I heard of someone who developed this condition after 10 years on Depakote. Anyone know of a link? Also, what's the difference between Tardive Dyskenesia and the tremors that you get as a side effect of Depakote. (Do the tremors get worse with time spent on the drug?) Also, does Depakote, or Tardive Dyskenesia, for that matter, cause stuttering or slurred speech?
Thanks for the info! I don't want to take a drug that's going to give me another disease!!!
Posted by paxvox on August 3, 2001, at 13:30:04
In reply to depakote and tremor or tardive dyskenisia, posted by super on August 3, 2001, at 13:04:06
Yes, Depakote at higher doses, and taken chronically can cause some problems, though probably not TD. Others antipsychotics (APs) definitely can cause irreversable neurological conditions including tics and TD etc. Most are clearly provided such warnings in the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) which you can buy at a bookstore or online. There is copious data on the web about these meds. Just use a search engine like GOGGLE (my personal favorite) and type in the name of the med.
Posted by SalArmy4me on August 3, 2001, at 16:38:55
In reply to depakote and tremor or tardive dyskenisia, posted by super on August 3, 2001, at 13:04:06
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