Posted by yxibow on October 7, 2006, at 4:28:15
In reply to Re: QoL: Old versus atypical antipsychotics » yxibow, posted by ed_uk on October 5, 2006, at 16:56:45
> Hi Yxi
>
> Seroquel isn't exactly well tolerated. Despite low EPS, the incidence of side effects is high. In addition, clinical trials have revealed a high drop-out rate.
>
> EdWell I've driven on an accidental dose of 1600 mg so I can tell you that it was tolerated. Not pleasant.
I have to take Seroquel because there is nothing below it but Clozaril and I don't want a) $9000 a year in expenses and b) drooling.
There's nothing wrong with a short course of Zyprexa, Jan. They're approved for those sorts of purposes for mania with Bipolar. Like 30 days. And we're talking about doses 1/4 to 1/8 of what would be used in Schizophreniform disorders.
-- Jay
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