Posted by Chris A. on March 8, 2001, at 21:31:57
In reply to Ziprasidone: Not so fast. » Chris A., posted by Sunnely on March 8, 2001, at 20:22:04
Thanks for letting me read the PDR info tonight instead of having to wait until tomorrow :)
My pDoc suggested taking it without food so the dose would be lower, as I am extremely sensitive to APs.
Also, for some of us, the ongoing risk of death by suicide far outweighs any concern over prolonged QT intervals. It's been over twenty years ago that I was a coronary/critical care nurse, but my experience causes me to believe it is much more dangerous to get in your car everyday and drive than to take some of these meds. Those with coronary risk factors need to get those checked out. Frankly, I wonder if some of the meds that cause high rates of weight gain (depabloat, olanzaspan, tegreball, lithigain, clozaroll - etc., etc.) actually contribute to more coronary deaths. There are multiple health risks that are compounded by obesity. It's important to stand back and look at the whole picture every once in a while.
Ziprasidone was the first recommendation my university consultant made when I saw him nearly two years ago "As soon as it's available here..." It's been a long wait and I hope not to be disappointed. It would be nice to feel normal (whatever that is) for a change. I am tired of the pain.
Chris A.
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