Posted by Shy_Girl on March 7, 2005, at 22:54:09
In reply to Re: Is there a drug that can stop acute suicidality? » Shy_Girl, posted by Dinah on March 7, 2005, at 22:40:06
> Maybe you can talk to your doctor about an anti-psychotic? They aren't just for psychosis, they're also a pretty potent tranquilizer without being overly sedating.
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> I take a small dose of Risperdal when I'm agitated and it works quite well.
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> There are potential side effects. :(Hmmm...I though Haldol was also an antipsychotic, a very fast acting older antipsychotic that has more possibility of inducing tardive dyskinesia? Risperdal is one of the newer atypical antipsychotics right? It's pretty expensive isn't it? I somehow think my pdoc isn't going to give me anything stronger than an SSRI...she more into psychotherapy than prescribing.
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