Posted by xbunny on May 23, 2005, at 7:33:07
In reply to Flupenthixol deconoate inject. questions - Ed UK, posted by jasmineneroli on May 22, 2005, at 20:55:06
Hi there (sorry Im not Ed either ;) )
For the other posters, flupenthixol has the brand names depixol and fluanxol. It is not navane or prolixin, though is a phenothiazine also.
> I'm aware of the use of AP's for T R Depression, but in my experience the common ones used are Zyprexa or Risperdal. Why would her doctor choose this route?
Here in the UK low dose flupenthixol (the 1mg fluanxol tables) is also listed as an antidepressant. The dose for depression is less than 3mg per day I think. Im not sure why the dr would choose to use the injectable version. Perhaps your sister has trouble taking her meds regularly or the doctor doesnt know about the tablets. They are a pretty uncommon prescription im told, according to my CPN Im the only person in my local catchment area who takes the tablets! here is drug info which includes flupenthixol as an antidepressant
http://www.mindmelt.co.uk/trickcyclists/pocket_psych/BNF/antidepressants/flupentixol.htm
Note the bit in dose, if flupenthixol is gonna work it usually does so within a week.Personally I find flupenthixol a very good drug, though I do get psychosis also. I find it boosts my mood, increases concentration and motivation and decreases sensory disturbances. I take 6mg - 9mg a day in tablets. I dont find it of much use for anxiety though as its not really sedating enough.
EPS and other common antipsychotics side effects are likely with flupenthixol as is excitement and insomnia (it tends to be an activating and stimulating drug).
Regards, Bunny
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