Posted by xjs7 on January 14, 2003, at 14:44:06
In reply to HELP!How do I know if it's TD? , posted by vagen on January 14, 2003, at 5:22:11
Hi Vagen,
Could you describe exactly how your left arm was "wiggin out"? Was it very stiff, or moving uncontrollably? It is unlikely that you have TD at this point; however, EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms) are common in the initial phases of treatment. There are treatments available for EPS.
Your dose is less than a tenth the recommended dose for people with psychotic disorders. If you do not have such a disorder, it might be better for you to explore alternate treatment strategies, especially when you are already experiencing uncomfortable side effects. EPS increase as the dose of Risperdal increase; this is one of the problems associated with Risperdal. I think Zyprexa has a better track record with regards to EPS. It however comes with its own side effects.
I hope this helps.
xjs7
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