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Re: AKATHISIA

Posted by tez on July 10, 2005, at 8:38:50

In reply to Re: AKATHISIA, posted by yxibow on July 10, 2005, at 1:11:16

Hi,
I will ask my doctor about some of these meds. Thanks for the suggestions.

All the best,
Tez
> > Thanks for your advice. I have tried propanolol but unfortunately it did not help. I hope your condition has improved.
> >
> > All the best,
> > Tez
> >
> > > > Hi,
> > > > I have been diagnosed as suffering from akathisia (motor restlessness).
> > > >
> > > > I have come off the anti-psychotic (Haldol) some time ago but the akathisia is still a severe problem.
>
> There are several other possibilities, one which I can't say since as I'm not a doctor I'm not qualified to diagnose it, but there is a condition known as tardive akathisia, persistent after withdrawal. This usually though is after long term use of the medication.
>
> The other thing to consider is that one study has shown that haloperidol (Haldol) can have up to a 21 day half life (5 half lives are usually considered to be the point when a drug leaves your system, give or take). You may still have haloperidol metabolites in your system even at this moment.
>
> I would try to ask your doctor about Akineton -- he or she may not have heard of it, it is an older anticholinergic, but it has been used extensively in situations such as veterans hospitals and the like and may provide more relief than propranolol can. There is also Artane (trihexyphenidyl), which is similar, and a bit more well known.
>
> You haven't run out of options, there are more benzodiazepines than I think I can count on my hand besides Klonopin.
>
> Additionally, experimentally, esp for TD but other movement disorders as well, calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine (Procardia) and verapamil (Verelan) have been used as well.
>
>
> Hang in there and don't give up.
>
> The best.. cheers.


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