Posted by yxibow on May 27, 2006, at 1:02:35
In reply to Re: Blueberry, Yxibow, SLS???????????, posted by tessellated on May 26, 2006, at 13:13:31
> I think seroquel is just safe.
> It is THE NEWEST WONDER DRUG in all inpatient programs.
> Expensive as all hell, and basically makes people hungry and controllable, and sedated in a "mind fogging" way.
>
> Again, for mania/psychosis yeah sure first line, but anxiety/depression? OVERKILL.
I take it only for its intricacies at D2 (I am not psychotic by any means -- if I was it would be a blessing in disguise because my disorder wouldn't be so hurting inside, I wouldn't know I had one) -- it would take a lot of explanation, but it is the only anti-dopinaminergic drug out there that might provide some relief for a very complex Somatiform/PTSD/OC Spectrum disorder, that doesn't tear you apart. It is a very weak neuroleptic and is much safer than previous ones -- not to say I haven't had odd side effects.But I do agree that neuroleptic medication for simple anxiety disorders may not be the first line of defense.
Antagonists are just a different method of putting transmitter levels in check. Remeron is a partial antagonist at 5HT2, as well as being an alpha-adrenergic medication.
I feel no more "controllable" on Seroquel than I felt on any SSRI or other psychotropic. I am in very much command of my intellect, so I do take issue with that. Sedated in a "mind fogging way", I will agree -- but that isn't just Seroquel, all neuroleptics have an unfortunate side effect known as "blunting." It means your affect -- your emotions, ability to cry, are dampened or as I've experienced, delayed. This can be a good thing in some situations, it helps keep frightening situations in check, but at the expense that "letting it all out" may come at a later moment. Hungry -- mm... a bit.... and yes, it does affect lipid profiles, but it doesn't like Zyprexa, which I would take if it didnt cause incessant handshaking. But I regularly go to the gym, primarily to remove the weight I gained on Remeron, and I'm making quite a good progress on it. My cholesterol dropped to my college days, which was actually slightly below normal -- just from excercise, which is true, for anyone.
-- tidingsJay
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