Posted by ed_uk on December 16, 2004, at 9:16:29
In reply to Re: To Jeroen, posted by Jeroen on December 16, 2004, at 8:45:20
Hi Jeroen,
I think amantadine might help you. The vitamins could also help.
Have a look at this little report.....
'An 18-week, double-blind, crossover study of amantadine and neuroleptics in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD) is described. A fixed-dose regimen was used, and objective rating scales for TD, extrapyramidal symptoms, and mental state were employed. The results indicate that amantadine is significantly better than placebo in the management of TD.'
Occasionally, amantadine can worsen symptoms of psychosis. While you are taking amantadine you will need to be seeing your psychiatrist regularly.
I'm a bit concerned about Zyprexa though. Although Zyprexa is sometimes used to reduce the severity of tardive dyskinesia caused by old antipsychotics such as haloperidol, Zyprexa has been reported to cause tardive dyskinesia itself. Clozapine might be a better option if you really need an antipsychotic. On the other hand, if you can manage without an antipsychotic at the moment, it would probably be better not to take one. This will give your brain time to heal.
If you are feeling depressed at the moment, an antidepressant could help you to feel better. I'm sure your psychiatrist would be willing to prescribe one.Best Wishes,
Ed.
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