Posted by theo on October 22, 2005, at 23:45:06
In reply to Re: are the Dr. Amen and clinics, SPECT worthwhile » theo, posted by SLS on October 22, 2005, at 17:17:58
> Yes, one should worry. However, Abilify probably has the lowest risk factor of any of the neuroleptics available. Seroquel is very low, too. Abilify doesn't seem to enter the striatum, the portion of the brain responsible for movement. However, it does seem capable of producing anxiety, insomnia, and a mild to moderate akathisia-like side effect that usually disappears within the first two weeks.
>Is the risk factor really low? Can tardive dyskinesia go away with time if one gets it or is it a permanent situation. Have there been many cases documented with Abilify that you are aware of? It seems like I read somewhere on PubMed (NCBI) that Abilify helped reduce TD symptoms in people who had it from older antipsychotics. I guess it the risk factor were to high, not very many people would try it.
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