Posted by Solstice on February 26, 2012, at 10:01:27
In reply to Re: Bad Symptoms - Lithium or Saphris? » Solstice, posted by SLS on February 26, 2012, at 9:17:18
Thanks for writing back..She's been up and has eaten. She seems better at the moment. Last I looked up the EPS symptoms, and she seems to have quite a few (at least last night). She had:
- Blepharospasm (unusual repetitive blinking) - this symptom started before Saphris - around Latuda/Lithium starting.
- Hand Tremors that included her arms at times
- head shaking
- unsteady gait - almost dyskinesia-like. She could not control her balance, but was not dizzy.
- Apraxia - she had difficulty forming words (she said "I couldn't get the words out right")
- Blurry vision - things looked 'wavy.' Uncertain if this was because of the head-shaking or if it's Oculogyration
- Lots of psychomotor agitation-looking movements. She feels 'pressure' to do it. Popping her jaw, pulling on her fingers, twisting her arms around in various positions.
- Sensation of heat from collar bone up to top of cheek bonesNone of these things were going on before she started Latuda.. then Lithium.. then Saphris
The good news is that she has not had any alterations in mental status, but apparently NMS can escalate over a few days. I just don't know if it can wax and wane, which her symptoms appear to be doing. I'm going to keep my eyes on her all day, and if those symptoms reappear, I'll not give her the Saphris. Thank goodness I'll be able to reach her dr. tomorrow.
Thank you so much, Scott.. and let me know if you think of anything else.
Solstice
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