Overuse of Zyprexa/Risperdal?

Posted by Spike4848 on January 24, 2002, at 23:23:58

Hey Everyone,
I have always being taught that antipsychotics were not to be used for tradition anxiety disorders such as panic disorder or GAD.
But I am seeing an incredible amount of individuals on Zyprexa/Risperdal for a myriad of disorders .... from generalized anxiety to treatment resistant depression. And I find many people say they are getting relief for the first time in years.
Why are pdoc prescribing antipsychotics like water now? I wonder if it is because doctors who believe benzos are habit forming now have an alternative. I wonder if those pdoc are concerned about the risks of tardive dyskinesia, weight gain, apathy from antipsychotics.
Anyone have any comments?
Spike
PS I have never tried either Zyprexa/Risperdal .... maybe I am missing out!

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Overuse of Zyprexa/Risperdal? Spike4848 1/24/02
Re: Overuse of Zyprexa/Risperdal? ChrisK 1/25/02
Re: Overuse of Zyprexa/Risperdal? Denise528 1/25/02
Re: Overuse of Zyprexa/Risperdal? OldSchool 1/25/02
Re: Overuse of Zyprexa/Risperdal? » OldSchool Ray 1/25/02
Re: Thanks for the info spike4848 1/25/02
Re: Overuse of Zyprexa/Risperdal? WhiteHare 1/25/02
Risperdal Weight Issue » WhiteHare IsoM 1/26/02
Re: Risperdal Weight Issue WhiteHare 1/26/02
Under-use of Zyprexa? Mark H. 1/30/02
Re: Under-use of Zyprexa? OldSchool 1/30/02
Re: Under-use of Zyprexa? WhiteHare 1/31/02
Re: Under-use of Zyprexa? » WhiteHare NikkiT2 2/1/02
Re: Under-use of Zyprexa? WhiteHare 2/1/02
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