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Posted by Dinah on August 15, 2003, at 17:45:18
From what I can tell, all the atypicals look bad for diabetics. Does anyone know if there are any that aren't? My pdoc doesn't seem to know anything about diabetes, and while I'll start checking around next week for one who does, it's not that easy to find pychiatrists.
I've been sneaking Risperdal as needed though I'm supposed to switch to Seroquel. Neither sounds good for diabetes though. And Seroquel sounds just too sedating.
I think I might like to take one at a very low dose on a regular basis rather than taking it as needed, but that won't be possible if it's going to worsen my diabetes. (My diabetic boss says just take the darn things and start taking insulin, but that prospect does not appeal.)
Posted by Sunnely on August 16, 2003, at 10:28:15
In reply to Anti-psychotics and diabetes, posted by Dinah on August 15, 2003, at 17:45:18
Not all atypicals are bad for diabetics. Ziprasidone (Geodon) should be first choice if concern is causing or worsening diabetes. Of course, it has its own side effects.
> From what I can tell, all the atypicals look bad for diabetics. Does anyone know if there are any that aren't? My pdoc doesn't seem to know anything about diabetes, and while I'll start checking around next week for one who does, it's not that easy to find pychiatrists.
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> I've been sneaking Risperdal as needed though I'm supposed to switch to Seroquel. Neither sounds good for diabetes though. And Seroquel sounds just too sedating.
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> I think I might like to take one at a very low dose on a regular basis rather than taking it as needed, but that won't be possible if it's going to worsen my diabetes. (My diabetic boss says just take the darn things and start taking insulin, but that prospect does not appeal.)
Posted by Dinah on August 16, 2003, at 13:51:30
In reply to Re: Anti-psychotics and diabetes, posted by Sunnely on August 16, 2003, at 10:28:15
Thanks. :)
I'll look that up and have the information ready for my next appointment. Or my new appointment. Whichever comes first.
Posted by stjames on August 17, 2003, at 12:37:46
In reply to Anti-psychotics and diabetes, posted by Dinah on August 15, 2003, at 17:45:18
Dr Bob had a Doc of nutrition here as a guest, who posted quite a bit on this issue. Does anyone remember this persons name ?
Posted by Dinah on August 17, 2003, at 16:00:36
In reply to Re: Anti-psychotics and diabetes, posted by stjames on August 17, 2003, at 12:37:46
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