Posted by med_empowered on June 16, 2007, at 13:23:52
In reply to Re: Zyprexa or Geodon? » Jesus is Savior, posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2007, at 12:30:37
generally speaking, if you can avoid an antipsychotic...you should. GAD is a disorder that usually doesn't require antipsychotics. My suggestion would be to go on a benzo or maybe an antidepressant, BuSpar, hydroxyzine, lyrica...anything but an antipsychotic. Even the atypicals can cause tardive dyskinesia and the other long-term problems (tardive dystonia, tardive akathisia, tardive dysphrenia, tardive dementia).....although the atypicals seem better in terms of EPS and probably TD, there are other problems to consider.
Besides, there are other meds that can get the job done without all the risks (and expense) of the atypicals. Benzos are the classic meds--the general rule is they can vanquish any level of anxiety; you just have to get the dose high enough and avoid some pitfalls (disnihibtion, sedation, paradoxical reactions). They're cheap and safe.
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