Posted by SLS on July 22, 2005, at 9:50:49
In reply to Zoloft - Akathisia (extreme aggitation,etc...), posted by toughingitout on July 22, 2005, at 9:27:38
Hi.
I haven't had any personal experience with akathisia on SSRIs. It seems that this side effect is becoming increasingly recognized with these drugs for what it is - true akathisia.
I experienced a mild form of this when I first started Abilify, a neuroleptic antipsychotic. As uncomfortable as it was, I can hardly imagine what it must be like to experience a more severe reaction. I know one other person who tried to self-medicate with alcohol when a moderate akathisia evolved from her taking Risperdal.
I'm glad you were able to isolate Zoloft as the offender. I hope you have better luck with whatever treatments you undergo in the future. If you still want to treat a depression, perhaps the tricyclics would represent an alternative for you. Have you tried non-SSRI drugs?
Good luck.
- Scott
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