Posted by kerry B on June 30, 2000, at 6:21:13
In reply to Re: Stelazine side effects anyone?, posted by JohnL on June 30, 2000, at 4:47:03
> Kerry,
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> I wonder if you are on the best AP for you? Not that any one is better than another, but I am continually amazed how our unique body chemistries often prefer one particular medication over all others within the same class. This is just a thought. But if you are stable enough you might consider comparing some other choices to be sure you are on the best one for you.
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> In his book the internationally acclaimed psychiatrist/guru (some call him 'da man') Hagop Akiskal states that Stelazine and Amisulpride are very similar, except that Amisulpride has far fewer side effects. I've tried it and I agree. Amisulpride (solian) can be mailordered from international pharmacies with a prescription.
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> Other choices could include Zyprexa or Risperdal. I've tried Zyprexa but not Risperdal. Just based on my own trials and on comments I hear at this board, I would informally rate Amisulpride #1, Zyprexa #2, and Stelazine and Risperdal tied for #3. Amisulpride's primary benefit is not just its efficacy in schizophrenias and depressions, but its favorable side effect profile.
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> If you are interested, Amisulpride could be a real good replacement for Stelazine. Zyprexa or Risperdal could be too, though I obviously favor Amisulpride. If you would like more information on it, you could post a request to AndrewB. He is a regular here who has put together an information piece he could email you, which includes Amisulpride research and places to order it. That way you could be well armed with good information to review with your doctor. Hey, if it's good enough for Dr Akiskal, it's good enough for me.
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> Wishing you a smooth day. :-)
> JohnL
Hi John,
Thanks for the info! Actually, I have tried risperidal with really, really bad side effects (dystonia) I think it's called and zyprexa, the same. I agree, how can they put every human body in the same category and prescribe the same drug not calculating that each body is different?
I will post Andrew B and get the info from him and see if the doc will give me a script for it. It has to be better than what I am feeling now and with your opinion on it, it's a bonus one to try!!!!
Thanks so much. Actually, I was diagnosed as schizoaffective so I have quite a few different disorders going on in here which are hard to live with but with everyone's help here, I am starting to feel a little more at ease.
Thanks again!
Best wishes,
Kerry
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