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Posted by Jeroen on May 6, 2009, at 12:49:23
can i combine Abilify with fluphenthixol? or TD ??
possible Tardive Dyskinesia? is it an older AP?I quit the Invega because of strange light sensivity side effects
Posted by Phillipa on May 6, 2009, at 17:20:26
In reply to can i combine Abilify with fluphenthixol? or TD ??, posted by Jeroen on May 6, 2009, at 12:49:23
Jeroen are you in the new clinic? Did doc prescribe. So sorry about the light sensitivity. Phillipa
Posted by yxibow on May 6, 2009, at 17:43:39
In reply to can i combine Abilify with fluphenthixol? or TD ??, posted by Jeroen on May 6, 2009, at 12:49:23
> can i combine Abilify with fluphenthixol? or TD ??
> possible Tardive Dyskinesia? is it an older AP?
>
> I quit the Invega because of strange light sensivity side effectsOh Jeroen.... I don't know what to say. I know side effects are a real pain to have to deal with, but its got to be a balance of best interest and effectivity versus possible side effects, that the benefits outweigh the risks.
And between Invega and flupentixol, if you truly have a strong certified AIMS and neurologically tested tardive syndrome, you are not going to want to mess with old generation antipsychotics. Its fairly strong with regards to EPS.I just don't see that you've been on this Invega combination long enough that treatment emergent side effects like you mention may actually go away. But, ultimately I guess its your choice.
I don't want to sound overbearing or mean, but antipsychotics aren't the drug of the week merryground, they just aren't.
They take time, dropping them suddenly can produce equally bad effets, and you'll never know what one can do if you don't go beyond at least some side effects that can be stood.
Maybe you're prone to side effects from APs, so am I. But I know I'm not you -- yet, I feel some things that are not fatal or significantly decrease functionality, should be taken in stride for a period of time.
-- Jay
-- Jay
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