Posted by jimmygold70 on January 1, 2002, at 17:56:40
In reply to Re: Cam:antipsychotic question » jimmygold70, posted by Chloe on January 1, 2002, at 17:44:52
> I really feel that being on Seroquel is not such a good idea for me. The EPS is significant, and I have terrible tongue sores all around my tongue (ouch!) and on one cheek, an achy, clicking jaw, and trouble swallowing food. The paranoia is less, but the physical symptoms are hell.
> There must be something better than this!I know they use risperdal to treat TD ! The best treatment for TD is to increase the dose of the AP you take. Since Risperdal is less likely to cause TD than the typical ones, I would recommend you to try this. There is no well documented uses for sqroquel concerning paranoid ideation. The fact it works for paranoid schizophrenia doesn't imply it is good for paranoid ideation as well.
> At least the Mellaril didn't give me EPS, but I am sure in time I would develop more advanced TD.
> Is there any other way to manage paranioa and distorted thinking without AP's??? Are there any other major tranquilizers that don't block dopamine???No. The definition of a major tranquilizer that it should block D2 receptors. I would stick to an antipsychotic with well proven history of treating paranoid ideation - i.e. Risperdal. Play with the dose of risperdal + Benadryl/cogentin. Zyprexa is also an option. Yes, SSRIs might help too. I would combine high dose Paxil with whatever antipsychotic you take. It might bring more favorable results. Just my intuition.
Jimmy
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