Posted by J on July 1, 2001, at 19:01:35
In reply to Re: Why are so many people on anti-psychotics? » Else, posted by JahL on July 1, 2001, at 8:25:26
> > I don't know if it's just me or what but it seems doctors are very quick to prescribe Risperdal, Zyprexa or Seroquel to people who are not psychotic these days. I have been diagnosed with social phobia and my psychiatrist has suggested everything EXCEPT minor tranquilizers and MAOI.
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> I would agree APs aren't first-line meds for social phobia & the like. That said, a selective AP (low-dose Sulpiride) is the *only* med out of about 30 to help with my s. phobia. No side-effects. Definitely don't feel 'zombified' (tho' my low dose helps in this regard).
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> J
Sulpiride is the only drug out of a long list that helps with my depression/social anxiety. I currently take 300 mg/day-a single dose in the morning. It's not a complete solution, but it's a start. I have zero side-effects, and it completely cured my insomnia. I don't feel "zombified" at all. I have to say that my quality of life is a lot better because of sulpiride. I do worry about TD and EPS, but I'm willing to live with the risk.It's interesting that D2 receptors have been implicated in Social Phobia. Sulpiride is a very selective D2 receptor antagonist.
If you've got SP or APD, then I would recommend you give sulpiride or a more modern AP (Zyprexa or Geodon) a trial.
Keep fighting,
J.
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