Posted by maxx44 on December 31, 2003, at 15:46:35
In reply to Re: Effexor XR - Some Advice Desperately Needed.HELP., posted by Chandelen on December 31, 2003, at 0:56:04
well, maxx here--thank you chandelin. both minor tranqs (benzos) and major ones (neuroleptics)may become trouble. TD may show up rapidly, but usually after long-term neuroleptic use. however, the newer 'atypicals' as zyprexa, risperdal, etc., or the old ones, haldol, thorazine, etc. may produce 'neuroleptic malignant syndrome'. at any time, as TD, but often hit 'affective disorder' people more than 'thought disorder' folk. classic NMS has swift onset and requires immediate hospitalization. as for the 'atypicals', i was hit by risperdal-induced 'atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome'--a slower deal, i had incontinence in 24 hours, intermittent high fever, and increasing leg rigidity. 'ANMS' was an apparent 'unknown' during my 90 day trial for refractory depression. my drs. thought i looked better, calmer,less hypomanic and ignored my bitching about being 'out-cold' for 18 hours/day, incontinence, loss of mental status, rigidity and odd 'flu-like' fevers that came and went. only when i showed them a print-out on atypical neuroleptic syndrome and its 'spectrum' aspect vs. classic NMS did they understand. 3 years later i have yet to recover full mental status. harm was done. your advice to stop a major tranq, IMHO was well-put in this case.
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