Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on July 25, 2009, at 9:37:05
In reply to Extreme internal restlessness/agitation!!!! HELP, posted by jerrypharmstudent on July 24, 2009, at 16:22:26
> I've been doing well since starting Zyprexa about 6 weeks ago. However for a bout a week now in the afternoon I have this extreme internal restlessness - mostly in my upper body/neck/shoulders/arms. It's hard to explain. This my be gross but it feels like I want to rip the skin off my arms (not that I do any self harm or anything - this is just an example).
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> I see my doctor on Monday but I don't know how to explain this. COuld the Zyprexa be causing it? I have Cogentin prescribed to me for restless legs if needed, but I haven't been taking it - maybe I should now? Maybe it would help?
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> Anyone know what I'm taking about? Here's a list of my meds:
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> Zyprexa 5mg
> Lexapro 30mg
> Adderall 20mg 3x daily
> Klonopin 1mg 4xdaily
> Ambien 10mg HS
> Cogentin 1mg 2x daily
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> HELP!
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> THANKS!Sounds like akathsia. Not good. Too little dopamine in the system. Zyprexa or lexapro is likely offenders.
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