Posted by g_g_g_unit on December 11, 2013, at 4:04:48
In reply to Akineton » g_g_g_unit, posted by ed_uk2010 on December 10, 2013, at 14:32:22
> Can be taken once or twice a day, depending on response. Half lives vary between individuals so perhaps it was wrong of me to suggest that the timing of the dose won't matter after a few days.
Ah, maybe I'll experiment with taking it in the morning if the need arises.
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> Yes, I believe it is a weak DRI.I wonder why Australia hasn't regulated it *eyeroll*
>Would it be worth trying a different >anticholinergic? In Aus you have benzhexol >Artane) and biperiden (Akineton). Artane has a >reputation for being stimulating. Biperiden >might be more suitable.
Thanks, I'll make a note if Biperiden! I did notice some of the symptoms returning since stopping the Cogentin last night, though not as forcefully. I'll see how it goes the next couple of days. My sleep was better last night, though.
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> Have you tried the atenolol yet?Not yet, I was going to see what happens over the next two days.
Thanks for all your help, ed! I really do appreciate it.
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