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Posted by poser938 on May 11, 2011, at 22:35:30
if you take for about a month or so, and decide its not you because of intolerable side effects,reduced libido,emotional numbness, thinigs like that. and if you;re the the type who medicine side effects stick with, is there a way to undo these side effects?
or is the reason for those permanent side effects from the receptors blocked off forever and raising dopamine levels with another med not going to help at all?
now im not taking it for schizophrenia, i guess anything that raises dopamine levels with that illness would make you worse.
any experieces in this situation people?????
Posted by Christ_empowered on May 11, 2011, at 23:10:26
In reply to what i really want to know about antipsychotics!, posted by poser938 on May 11, 2011, at 22:35:30
If I didn't have to take an antipsychotic, I wouldn't. They're pretty hardcore.
Posted by Phillipa on May 12, 2011, at 0:30:19
In reply to Re: what i really want to know about antipsychotics!, posted by Christ_empowered on May 11, 2011, at 23:10:26
CE but you do and look at how far you have come. Phillipa
Posted by Jeroen on May 12, 2011, at 11:59:10
In reply to Re: what i really want to know about antipsychotics!, posted by Christ_empowered on May 11, 2011, at 23:10:26
anti psychotics, best to avoid and live your life
theres a small chance you may recover or not at all :(
Posted by poser938 on May 12, 2011, at 15:55:07
In reply to anti psychotics, best to avoid and live your life, posted by Jeroen on May 12, 2011, at 11:59:10
well i just took my 1stndose of risperidone last night at .5 mgs. i feel a bit more numb, but im gonna stick with it. i need it for side effects from other meds that im never gonna recover froom if i dont do something about it.
Posted by floatingbridge on May 13, 2011, at 8:39:13
In reply to Re: anti psychotics, best to avoid and live your life, posted by poser938 on May 12, 2011, at 15:55:07
poser, will you keep us updated? I'll look for your posts. Keep hanging in there. You're gonna be alright.
Posted by Sailboat77 on May 14, 2011, at 10:20:58
In reply to risperdal start » poser938, posted by floatingbridge on May 13, 2011, at 8:39:13
My personal experience with antipsychotics has been pretty dissapointing. Abilify, for example, never did a thing to relieve my depression. From the many reports I've read, it seems antipsychotics have a minimal impact if any at all on major depression or bipolar disorder. In some cases it can make things worse. This is just based off personal opinion though.
Posted by Zyprexa on May 15, 2011, at 20:05:35
In reply to what i really want to know about antipsychotics!, posted by poser938 on May 11, 2011, at 22:35:30
I take nicotine lozenges with my APs. They raise dopamine and make me feel better!
Posted by Zyprexa on May 15, 2011, at 20:10:39
In reply to Re: what i really want to know about antipsychotics! » poser938, posted by Zyprexa on May 15, 2011, at 20:05:35
I should also mention that I drink a lot of caffine with my sedating APs, which also raises dopamine. I feel much better with a steady supply of caffine. Then there is also the 3 drinks in the evening, that helps too, but no more or I don't do as well.
Posted by floatingbridge on May 15, 2011, at 20:11:47
In reply to Re: what i really want to know about antipsychotics! » poser938, posted by Zyprexa on May 15, 2011, at 20:05:35
> I take nicotine lozenges with my APs. They raise dopamine and make me feel better!
You seem amazingly resourceful. I love it!
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