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Posted by linkadge on May 28, 2010, at 21:30:03
I have been reading that benzodiazapines are the treatment of choice for catatonia. Why would this work?
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on May 28, 2010, at 21:39:29
In reply to why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by linkadge on May 28, 2010, at 21:30:03
Muscle relaxation? How strange. Phillipa
Posted by SLS on May 28, 2010, at 21:54:35
In reply to why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by linkadge on May 28, 2010, at 21:30:03
> I have been reading that benzodiazapines are the treatment of choice for catatonia. Why would this work?
>
> Linkadge
I really don't know, but...Catatonia is characterized by muscle rigidity or other motoric disturbances. I don't know if muscle relaxation is helpful or not. However, there is disinhibition, which may allow for increased release of dopamine in motor areas.
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Posted by Phillipa on May 29, 2010, at 0:12:33
In reply to Re: why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by SLS on May 28, 2010, at 21:54:35
Per Wiki. Surprised but said benzos or ECT and not antipsychotics. Phillipa
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Posted by manic666 on May 29, 2010, at 13:29:58
In reply to Re: why would benzos work for catatonia » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on May 28, 2010, at 21:39:29
thats a no brainer/// anxierty makes you feel your hole body is locked //benzo,s relax your body an brain//its like someone turned the right key
Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 29, 2010, at 13:38:52
In reply to Re: why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by manic666 on May 29, 2010, at 13:29:58
> thats a no brainer/// anxierty makes you feel your hole body is locked //benzo,s relax your body an brain//its like someone turned the right key
I think that's about it. The relaxation and disinhibition.
Posted by stargazer2 on May 29, 2010, at 15:40:48
In reply to why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by linkadge on May 28, 2010, at 21:30:03
Works due to disinhibitation, I've seen that happen, although doesn't seem like it would at first thought. Nothing to lose as usually done as a last resort before ECT.
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Posted by sigismund on May 29, 2010, at 18:48:40
In reply to why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by linkadge on May 28, 2010, at 21:30:03
Probably for the same reasons opiates would.
Posted by polarbear206 on May 30, 2010, at 8:32:25
In reply to Re: why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by sigismund on May 29, 2010, at 18:48:40
IV Ativan is given because it relaxes the CNS and limbic system. Esp. with NMS, which can be life threatening.
Posted by Phillipa on May 30, 2010, at 19:23:36
In reply to Re: why would benzos work for catatonia, posted by polarbear206 on May 30, 2010, at 8:32:25
Makes sense for the catatonia but how for NMS? Phillipa
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