Posted by yxibow on July 8, 2005, at 21:41:51
In reply to Tardive Dyskinesia from Zyprexa... AGAIN!, posted by alienatari on July 7, 2005, at 21:54:58
> What has it been, a week, not even? And my TD is back and it is annoying me plus it hurts my mouth :(
I've had facial fasciculations for several years on Seroquel, I can concur with feelings around the mouth. But they've been identified consistently as EPS. They come and go sporadically through the day or week but they dont last long.One characteristic that separates TD from EPS is that usually one is not aware of the disorder unless someone points this out. (this is information from several TD experts).
How frequent does the troublesome symptoms of the mouth occur and how long do they last ? I'm not discounting that you may or may not have TD, but there is a very equal chance that it is EPS if it has only been a week. TD, tardive, almost always means "late in treatment". Everyone varies of course, but that is generally the case and especially with newer atypicals.
There is always Seroquel and if it is really TD, and your doctor can make a case for it for your insurance, there is Clozaril. Its almost the same as Zyprexa chemically but the compound is vastly different.
I hope you feel better and find something right for you.
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