Posted by yxibow on February 17, 2006, at 2:48:37
In reply to Re: akathisia? » crazyrage, posted by James K on February 16, 2006, at 22:52:57
> > Feeling worse now...
> > Taking 5 mg of abilify and 50 mg of lamictal...
> > however; all the others have been too sedating for me in the past and/or made me FAT!
> > Getting very fed up with this crap
> > Wondering if the anger and feeling of extreme agitation is the akathisia i have read in prior posts?
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> ===I don't want to step into a hornet's nest of a sensitive and important topic, but I think that it is very possible that you are just agitated and miserable. I only say this to hold off over worry about a serious side effect before you have a chance to be diagnosed. But please see you doc, and listen to others, because I'm just going on personal experience and instinct, not expertise.
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> James K
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The escalation of things over time does suggest a possible EPS. Akathisia is definately an uncomfortable EPS, but there are worse EPS than akathisia. Its very common with all neuroleptics other than Zyprexa and Seroquel. But you're right, see your doctor about it.
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