Posted by bipolarspectrum1 on January 20, 2008, at 1:38:12
In reply to clozapine for lamictal induced psychosi SAFE??, posted by Jeroen on January 19, 2008, at 22:36:19
> here are my current reactions to meds
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> Zyprexa (good at start but after a week i get increased psychosis)
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> Abilify (blocks psychosis but i feel too energized and cant sleep)
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> Seroquel (heavy sedation but blocks psychosis, cant function, at higher dose i think it might cure the psychosis i hope, cant tolerate the tachardia)
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> Clozapine (unknown)
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> is it safe for what i have, a lamictal induced psychosis, get on clozapine?? or should i play safe and ask for Seroquel ?
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>Hi,
I recommend the Seroquel option... Clozapine is a very serious drug, I don't think many pdocs would prescribe it unless you were an inpatient... weekly blood tests, massive weight gain, etc...
If Seroquel works, then possibly find a way to make it work for u... I stayed on it for awhile and the sedation lessened a little... you can also add Alertec, an activating agent, to help you function better.. this approach is quite popular now i understand...
Some people have even said that the higher the dose of seroquel, the less the sedation.. whether or not that is the case with you, we can only hope...
bps
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