Posted by JohnL on September 13, 2000, at 16:58:20
In reply to Other ideas with Adrafinil besides Ampisulpride?, posted by shellie on September 10, 2000, at 12:45:39
Shellie,
I understand your reluctance to avoid antipsychotics. But I really think you should consider Amisulpride. Unlike all the other APs, which affect a whole array of brain receptors, Amisulpride is very specific and targeted at what it does. In my experience it has probably the fewest side effects of anything out there, and yet is quite effective. Especially for your symptoms, I think Amisulpride would be an excellent choice.
I too, like you, had lousy experiences with a whole bunch of different meds, including most of those you've tried. But Amisulpride, to me, opened up a whole new world. From what I know of Amisulpride, depression and dissociation, as well as all the med choices, I can't think of anything that would come close to Amisulpride as a top choice to try next.
When I think of an antipsychotic, I think of something heavyduty. Something kind of scary. The same way the word lithium scares a lot of people. Amisulpride really doesn't have anything in common with other APs at all. The term antipsychotic does not do it any justice at all. It's different. It's not like the others. It's kind of in a class all its own, if you ask me. It not only stands an excellent chance of working for you, but side effects for most people have been minimal to nonexistant.
And since you don't have a current doctor, it's a prime candidate to try in the meantime. My gut feeling is pretty positive, or else I wouldn't mention it.
Just wanted to say, don't rule it out just yet.
John
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