Posted by LostBoyinNC1 on July 29, 2002, at 23:41:55
In reply to to: Lostboy, Shawn, Cam, posted by cybercafe on July 29, 2002, at 22:56:14
> > Cam, it clearly states in the official Seroquel monograph published by AstraZenaca that EPS is a
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> Lostboy, I really respect your opinion and I would hate to see you banned from the board, so please don't get upset unnecessarily.
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> I think Cam was upset because he mistook you for Shawn.... and while I certainly enjoy Shawn's posts and what he has to say, I too was somewhat upset that psychotic individuals were being urged to come off their meds...
> i mean a lot of schizophrenics are not aware of their condition (a lot are too) and most do not like their side effects and can use encouragement to continue to take them -- i hear of too many people flushing their drugs down the toilet and that is just plain dangerous... i mean we could be talking about suicide here ...
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> Shawn -- a lot of people really look up to you and have a lot more faith in you than they should in any one person ... and I think it is very important that you show some measure of responsibility in offering others advice... even the best proven antipsychotics -- as far as i know -- cannot guarantee 100% that all those who take them will be free of mania and psychosis and suicidal ideation... much less an experimental drug...
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> personally because i like you i would prefer not to say anything and indeed have been holding my tongue -- but i think it is important to realize that you can cause some really serious problems when you encourage people to behave in a hasty manner -- that is, coming off meds without affirming the importance of being under the supervision of a doctor.... especially in those who suffer from more serious psychiatric disorders
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> cybercafeIm not talking about schizophrenics. I believe schizophrenics should take anti-psychotics like I take antidepressants. What I was angry about was Cam's insistence that Seroquel is so "safe" and doesnt cause EPS. I was formally diagnosed with Seroquel induced EPS. My dx is major depression, not schizophrenia. I think its FUCKED UP that atypical anti-psychotics are being prescribed more and more for depression and anxiety. Atypical anti-psychotics are serious drugs for psychotic conditions. Not for major depression and anxiety and insomnia. Nor should they be used in depressives for "behavioral control."
All the atypicals can cause EPS and depressives dont need that kind of shit. A schizophrenic, with naturally high dopamine levels can a little EPS is small potatoes. But to a depressive its serious business.
I under no circumstances was implying that schizophrenics should go off Seroquel. But I do question Seroquel being used on those dxed with major depression or anxiety disorders. Cam's attitude is snotty nosed.
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