Posted by SLS on January 25, 2005, at 13:39:25
In reply to Combining APs, posted by banga on January 25, 2005, at 11:43:42
> Do people ever combine antipsychotics--say, instead of a higher dose of geodon, they take low-dose Geodon and low-dose Abilify together? Sort of like you augment antidepressants? Are there contraindications for this?
It is done fairly often, although I am not always sure what the rationale is in many cases. Certainly, it is a practice that is justifiable when treating otherwise refractory schizoid disorders. I know someone who is doing very well using a combination of Abilify + Seroquel. Abilify is sometimes referred to as a DSS dopamine system stabilizer. It has both anxiolytic and antidepressant properties, but I am not sure how well it works compared to Zyprexa in psychotic states.
It might not be pretty, but I can't think of any reason why APs can't be combined when titrated carefully. I'm sure it has been a life-saver for some.
- Scott
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