Posted by MB on January 26, 2002, at 17:54:23
In reply to Re: Prozac akathisia driving me nuts » MB, posted by JohnX2 on January 26, 2002, at 12:57:24
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> A switch to Serzone or a Serzone add on would
> probably help. Serzone has had a recent fda
> warning, but I don't know the details.
> You could also try Remeron standalone, or as
> an add-on. Remeron is also a 5ht-2 antagonist.
I think there was a warning issued by the FDA that some people got liver failure from using Serzone. That's a real bummer because I found Serzone to be the easiest of all the serotonin meds to tolorate (plis no anorgasmia!! yea!!)
> I believe your line of thinking regarding
> the 5ht-2 receptor stimulation is correct.
>
> Zyprexa may even help, even though it is an
> anti-psychotic. The benefits of its 5ht-2 antgonism
> are guesstimate ~10x? fold over the dopamine antagonism/tweaking.
I tried Zyprexa years ago. I couldn't handle the sedation. Anything that interferes with the H-1 receptors seems to really disagree with my system.
I can't even take OTC antihistamines.
> Another med that may help a pinch is Buspar,
> but I think the strong 5ht-2 antagonists are
> what you are looking for.Buspar is a thought. However, I've heard rumors that it might actually lower dopamine levels to some degree which would not be good for the Restless Leg Syndrome.
Hmmm These are all good thoughts. I hope my pdoc has an answer.
MB
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