Posted by mattw84 on February 21, 2006, at 20:06:22
In reply to Re: Tardia psychosis, posted by Racer on February 21, 2006, at 19:46:31
I believe it is "Tardive Psychosis," and I am suprised to hear that it is an official diagnosis. Not that I don't believe it, just basically a medical myth that can be explained by other means.
The theory is that it is caused by long-term treatment with neuroleptics (Lithium, etc). I believe this is also called "Malignant Neuroleptic Syndrome," don't quote me on it though. Regarding the effects it has on CK, creatine, blood levels which mess up dopamine activity (via inositol[sp??] and adenosin [sp??]). I think the syndrome is more common to overdose victims but can affect long-term users as well, just more slowly.
Either way it doesn't sound pleasant, hope things get better. Regards,
Matt
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