Posted by kid_A on July 2, 2001, at 8:58:18
In reply to Re: Why are so many people on anti-psychotics? » Else, posted by Zo on July 1, 2001, at 23:05:16
> It really helps to get underneath what a drug is labelled, and think about what they actually *do.*
Yes.. When I first started taking Geodon, I read the insert information sheet, which has a bit that says, (I'm paraphrasing here), "This medication is for treating your symptoms of schizophrenia...." That bit certainly didnt ease my concerns...
But, in the end I do think that people have the wrong idea about atypical anti-psychotics. In low dosages they can be used effectively to augment other AD's... Plus I do believe that TD *is* reversable in the early stage if you notice side effects... I think there is a big difference between taking 20mg of geodon each day, and thorazine injections!! :)
Of course, if you thought there was a stigma to using AD's, its even worse for AP's... Mental illness in this world is treated like some form of shamefull thing, like leprosy... Try telling someone you are on anti-psychotic medication and watch the reaction you get.
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