Posted by Chris A. on September 1, 2001, at 23:14:33
In reply to Help - Could this be akathasia?, posted by vince on September 1, 2001, at 19:16:55
Yes, particularly if the feeling is different from the anxiety/panic you've experienced in the past. I had to quit Geodon at day twelve because I felt like jumping out of my skin. It was unbearable to sit still, similar to the pacing you mentioned. At the same time I was exhausted, but trying to rest didn't work either. My husband said I was acting very strangely. As far as reducing the dose, talk to your pDoc first if at all possible. My dosage was still low and getting off was a relief. It was disappointing because I had high hopes that it would be the ideal medication for me. It didn't occur to me that it was akithasia until later. It was new to me.
Blessings,
Chris A.
> Could this be akathasia that I'm experiencing with Geodon. When I try to cut back on the Neurontin I start feeling really anxious. I can't quit pacing and I feel all up tight inside. Sometimes I even feel this way when I'm taking Neurontin. At first I thought it was all related to Neurontin withdrawal, but now I'm wondering if the Neurontin was the only thing that was treating the akathasia caused by the Geodon.
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> If this is the case, how fast should I try to get off the Geodon without causing withdrawal problems. I can't really take this feeling any more. I want to just drop Geodon as fast as I can to see if the feeling will go away!
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> Vince
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