Posted by JACJ on March 20, 2006, at 9:09:21
In reply to Re: Neuroleptics, posted by SLS on March 19, 2006, at 10:25:01
> > How come AP's can cause twitching and muscle jerks after the medicine is withdrawn?
>
> I don't know.
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> Maybe postsynaptic membrane supersensitivity in striatal neurons?
What does this mean?>
> Which muscles are twitching?
> * My eye lid, chin area, legs, back, thumb, top of my foot.
> What were you taking? What dosage?
*80mgs of Geodon for 1 year or so and was on
Zyprexa and Seroquel but can't remember the doseage. I was on AP's for about 2 years and 5 months.
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> How long has it been since you discontinued the drug?
* It will be two years at the end of this month since I have been off everything.>
> Has there been any trend towards the twitches lessening?
> * Yes, the twitching has greatly decreased.
>
> - Scott
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