Posted by ed_uk on August 1, 2005, at 16:21:21
In reply to Re: For Ed, posted by JACJ on August 1, 2005, at 16:02:51
Hi,
>What does AFAIK mean?
As far as I know.....
>What drug(s) should I stay away so that this doesn't happen?
If you want to avoid all dopamine antagonist drugs, stay away from metoclopramide (Reglan) and prochlorperazine (Compazine) - two widely used anti-nausea drugs.
>The reason I am concerned is b/c I am about to give birth and what if I need anesthesia?
Dopamine antagonists such as Compazine are widely used to treat/prevent post-op nausea and vomiting. Numerous alternatives are available though, you don't have to take any dopamine antagonists if you don't want to.
>I guess what I am getting at is this: is my brain suseptible to TD since I was on AP's.........
No, I don't believe it is.
>Does the brain grow new cells in replaced to what was damaged?
You don't have TD, I don't think the APs will have damaged any brain cells. Anyway, the brain can grow new cells in a process called neurogenesis.
>Is my brain chemistry changed?
No, I don't think so.
Kind regards
~Ed
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