Posted by Cam W. on February 10, 2000, at 23:56:32
In reply to Re: Still Hanging On, Still Here.....!, posted by Dr. Bob on February 10, 2000, at 22:43:31
> > I read about a selaxine,selaxtine or something like that for
> > people with suicidal tendencies, asked my doc about it
> > he said I will become like a vegetable, used for pschosis and schizophrenia
>
> Maybe Celexa? It's a relatively new antidepressant. There have been lots of posts about it here. Maybe give your doc another call?
>
> BobMichael & Bob - Could Michael & his doctor be talking about Zyprexa? There are a few recent articles on its use in affective disorders and for suicidality. I heard Dr.Herbert Meltzer mentioned something about this with regard to Clozaril as well. Atypical antipsychotics have been shown to reduce the mortality from suicide in people with schizophrenia. Just a thought. - Cam W.
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