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Posted by kieran2585 on February 26, 2008, at 12:23:04
does anyone have any tips for treating the so called negative symptoms, and if anyone knows how efficiant zyprexa is for treating these symptoms
thanks in advance
Posted by mav27 on February 26, 2008, at 16:55:12
In reply to negative symptoms, posted by kieran2585 on February 26, 2008, at 12:23:04
25-50mg of amisulpride is said to be quite effective. I have used it and it definatly improved the negative type symptoms (and made me quite social) for a while but then started making me strangly sleepy for some reason
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2008, at 17:23:57
In reply to negative symptoms, posted by kieran2585 on February 26, 2008, at 12:23:04
What are the symptoms you don't mention them just negative . thanks maybe then more reponses. Phillipa
Posted by Racer on February 26, 2008, at 20:52:17
In reply to Re: negative symptoms » kieran2585, posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2008, at 17:23:57
> What are the symptoms you don't mention them just negative .
"Negative symptoms" is actually a fairly specific term, and refers to a constellation of symptoms associated with a disorder the original poster may not have wanted to name. My guess is that the original poster figured anyone who could offer help with his question would recognize the reference.
Hope that helps.
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2008, at 21:28:58
In reply to Re: negative symptoms » Phillipa, posted by Racer on February 26, 2008, at 20:52:17
Racer thanks not too with it tonight calling it a night. Phillipa
Posted by Dopamine123 on February 26, 2008, at 21:43:48
In reply to Re: negative symptoms » Racer, posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2008, at 21:28:58
Remeron (mirtazapine) an antidepressant, has been used as an add-on for negative schizophrenic symtpoms.
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/mirtaznegschizo.htm
You also might want to try a high dose of the amino acid glycine. It is supposed to be good for negative symptoms.
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256E230038C509
You have to take 30-60 grams (yes grams) a day in order to get a beneficial effect.
Posted by kieran2585 on February 27, 2008, at 16:04:05
In reply to Re: negative symptoms, posted by Dopamine123 on February 26, 2008, at 21:43:48
> Remeron (mirtazapine) an antidepressant, has been used as an add-on for negative schizophrenic symtpoms.
>
> http://www.biopsychiatry.com/mirtaznegschizo.htm
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> You also might want to try a high dose of the amino acid glycine. It is supposed to be good for negative symptoms.
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> http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256E230038C509
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> You have to take 30-60 grams (yes grams) a day in order to get a beneficial effect.
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> http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=615&at=0
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> My blog:
> http://brainstimulant.blogspot.comthanks for your help, the glycine sounds interesting, i will see about ordering some soon and see if that helps
Posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2008, at 18:11:33
In reply to Re: negative symptoms, posted by Dopamine123 on February 26, 2008, at 21:43:48
Dopamine thanks for the clear explanation and the links to specific information. And by the way congratulations on starting a blog that you are posting here. Love Phillipa
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