Posted by ace on November 24, 2006, at 21:11:36
In reply to Akathisia driving me nuts!, posted by TrishP on November 22, 2006, at 10:58:24
> Ok - this akathisia that the docs call it is driving me nuts! I love the AD effects of Abilify (only on 2mg!), but I feel jittery, hyper and inable to concentrate sometimes. I've been taking Benedryl and it first it helped. The Xanax doesn't help it.
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> If I try to go down to 1mg of abilify I get depressed again. I hate to change drugs after only 16 days! But I feel like I am going to rattle of my chair!I'm so sorry to here this. I personally have suffered akathisia and it is indeed tormenting.
I stongly suggest the administration of Cogentin.
I had akathisa on Abilify and Benzo's, even the great muscle relaxant, Valium, did not ameliorate my symptoms.Stick with the Abilify a bit longer if it is helping and see how it pans out.
I'm sorry I can't offer more advice at the moment.
Ace
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