Posted by danf on July 11, 2000, at 22:20:49
In reply to Re: tremors to danf from me » danf, posted by SLS on July 11, 2000, at 21:02:13
scott,
it is pretty common with the older ones during startup. & even with ADs.
most all can do it. zyprexa has a reported incidence of 23%, which given my faith in the drug co, translates to probably 90%.
The problem with neuroleptics is that the disease is major in brain dysfunction.
Anxiety, agitation, & shakes are common before starting the meds. What ever is present before starting the meds seems to get boosted when the meds are started.
Anxiety & paranoid delusions are almost like cousins where delusions are like the extreme end of the spectrum.
Many people with anxiety disorders feel like people look at them funny, etc. People with paranoia KNOW that other people are doing /thinking weird stuff.
My guess is that agitation & anxiety are linked as well. the benzos help some with agitation, but that may be a function of sedation.
pretty hard to sort out the nuiances of differences as folks with high anxiety & /or agitation have difficulty with clear thought & careful analytical description of things.
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