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Re: Wellbutrin and Restless Legs » James_glasgow

Posted by FredPotter on March 23, 2007, at 8:34:40

In reply to Wellbutrin and Restless Legs, posted by James_glasgow on March 23, 2007, at 4:53:54

James it's an awful thing. As akathisia it can effect far more than just the legs too. It has been the habit in mental hospitals to treat psychotic patients with enough Haloperidol or other neuroleptic drug to induce whole body restlessness. It's an awful thing to see. The belief used to be that unless they got akathisia the dose wasn't high enough.

I had it in arms and legs when on Prothiaden (dothiepin) years ago, to the point where I was throwing things around the bedroom.

Now how about treatment? I've heard benzodiazepines can help (I've also heard that Wellbutrin can too, as it works the opposite as regards dopamine to the neuroleptics). I wonder if the antihistamines like Periactin can help, or perhaps Bromocryptine. Perhaps someone else has more information. I don't know how old you are, but it's said to increase in prevalence with age. A good sleeping pill might be best.

Do some googling on it. I think it's the worst of all side-effects of psych drugs. It's worse than pain in my opinion.

Good luck. Keep us informed of your progress
Fred


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