Posted by Marty on October 25, 2008, at 18:35:00
In reply to Re: Prozac vs Other SSRIs: Any difference ? plz share » Marty, posted by ricker on October 25, 2008, at 17:21:10
> pimozole?. 7 -10 days and I was like a caged lion. Have never experienced such feelings..went into bathroom, stared into mirror, grabbed razor and began cutting wrist!
---It's Pimozide and what you've been through is called AKATHISIA. Here's an extract from wikipedia about Pimozide being the worst inducer of akathisia:
"In particular, pimozide is known for causing the unpleasant extrapyramidal side-effect akathisia (commonly referred to as "restless pacing") in a large percentage of those who take it. This "restlessness" can sometimes be treated with anticholinergic drugs (mainly benztropine), beta blockers or benzodiazepines, particularly clonazepam (Klonopin). Unfortunately, in many cases this side effect can be so intense that even large doses of these drugs are unable to counter it, and often is so extreme that self-destructive behaviour, including attempting suicide, may occur."
I've done a little episode of Akathisia and it's exactly how you put it: a caged lion, but claustrophobic and on amphetamine. Quite the nightmare.
That said, it's best advised not to try Prozac again since you'll never be sure at 100% how much it contributed.
Akathesia on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akathisia
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