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Re: SSRI's and anti psychotics » NealMcCoy

Posted by SLS on March 1, 2005, at 10:09:28

In reply to SSRI's and anti psychotics, posted by NealMcCoy on March 1, 2005, at 3:36:54

Hi.

> Why are these drugs so readily accepted at mental health forums like this

Because they work.

> when they are known to cause akathisia, tardive dykenisia,

Yes they are. However, the occurence of these sequalae are very small with the new generation of atypical neuroleptics. I don't have any statistics handy for what the total rate of EPS is with Zyprexa or Seroquel, but it might be informative for someone to post it. At least that would help gain some appropriate perspective. I performed quite a bit of research into this matter and spent quite a bit of time deliberating the matter before coming to the conclusion that for me, the benefits by far outweigh the risks for taking these drugs.

> suicide, violence

Are we still talking about the APs here? Rates of occurence?

> and other debilitating side effects?

Which in particular are you referring to that you haven't already stated above? Which drugs in particular?

> After reading and experiencing these, i'd much rather look for some other 'quick fix.'

"some other 'quick fix'"

I find this term to be contrary to the empirical observations of the clinical courses of stable improvements that these drugs produce. They are effective both acutely and prophylactically.

I think I will continue to indulge in my quick fix. To be fixed quickly is the goal, isn't it?


- Scott

 

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