Posted by OldSchool on January 1, 2002, at 18:05:11
In reply to Re: Cam:antipsychotic question » jimmygold70, posted by Chloe on January 1, 2002, at 17:44:52
> Thanks for answering my questions. Since my pdoc is out of town I have been using 50 mgs doses of benadryl for the clenching (it doesn't help with the tongue movements at all). Do you think cogentin work better than benadryl for EPS?
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> 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!
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> 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???
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> Thanks again
> Chloe
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Bilateral ECT has powerful dual antidepressant/anti-psychotic properties, without creating the movement disorder problems of anti-psychotic drugs. Side effects? Memory loss.Old School
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