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Re: Typical or Atypical antipsychotic?

Posted by xbunny on March 20, 2006, at 6:42:47

In reply to Typical or Atypical antipsychotic?, posted by alienatari on March 20, 2006, at 1:39:18

Hiya,

> Ive tried all the atypicals available (except Clozaril)is it time for the typicals?

In my opinion yes. I take two typicals and am generally happy with the results which have been far better than I got with the atypicals. if the reason that you are considering typicals is because none of the atypicals worked (rather than worked some but with other problems) and your sickness is severe I would consider clozapine.

>
> I had a good experience with Largactil (Thorazine) and wouldnt mind going back on that.
I'd prefer something less sedating though as Lithium already makes me very sedated.

You might try stelazine which is less sedating. I take flupenthixol which is also less sedating.

this chart lists many antipsychotics and gives a side by side comparision of side effects:

http://meds.queensu.ca/~clpsych/orientation/Antipsychotics%20Comparison%20Chart.pdf

>
> Ed, do you still think I should go back on Seroquel + benztropine?

Im not Ed, but if seroquel worked for you but gave you EPS I would think that trying it again but at a lower dose or with an anticholinergic would be a good idea. Also worth noting is that EPS isnt always permanent, I got EPS from my other antipsychotic pericyazine and took procyclidine for it. After a few months I was able to discontinue the procyclidine and the EPS didnt return.

Best regards, Bunny


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