Posted by MB on August 7, 2001, at 19:38:54
In reply to Re: Fatigue and depression » MB, posted by chloe on August 7, 2001, at 17:49:24
> > If there is an energizing drug that doesn't make my heart and mind explode out of my body, I sure haven't come accros it yet (MAOIs, maybe?).
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> Hi MB
> This is a total long shot. But you did mention that you tried neuroleptics and couldn't tolerate them b/c of the histiminic effect. Well, the lastest atypical AP to be released has very little histiminic effect. It's called Geodon. I was only on it for two short weeks. But I have to say, I never emotionally felt better. It has a bit of an antidepressant effect (it hits some serotonin and norepinephorine receptors), while at the same time helping rumination thoughts, obsessions, etc.
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> It is slightly activating, which I usually hate and can't tolerate. But with my thoughts under control, it was a welcome energetic effect, because I felt SO positive! And I tend to be a negative person, by nature! I got so much done in my two week trial. I really miss the drug, but I developed TD like symptoms b/c I had gotten TD years ago from over use of a typical AP.
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> You might want to look into this drug...
> Just a thought...
> Chloe
That is another great idea to think about. I didn't know that Geodon had little antihistaminic effects. What are your TD symptoms? I used to have tics as a kid that went away as I got older. After a recent trial of Wellbutrin, they came back (eyelid, shoulder and diaphragm tics) and haven't gone away. Someone told me a while back that if you have any kind of movement disorder (like tics, for example) you are at greater risk for TD. Does anyone know if this is true? I know they sometimes use antipsychotics on people with tourette's. I wonder if they have a higher incidence of TD than other patients? Anyway, these are all questions I should be asking a pdoc, I guess.Thanks everyone for the suggestions. An MAOI or Geodon might really be a good idea.
ps. what do you know about Geodon and weight gain? Also, do your TD symptoms go away when you get off APs?
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