Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 5, 2010, at 14:42:21
In reply to Re: Need encouragement » ed_uk2010, posted by tensor on April 5, 2010, at 11:49:06
> And you are now thinking that raising the Remeron dosage is not a good idea since Abilify can cause restlessness, correct? Perhaps best to stay at 30mg, need to hear what my pdoc says too. You mentioned an aCh antagonist for akathisia, is there one that is preferred over the others?
I thought I remembered you saying that!
Abilify can cause akathisia but it can also cause a type of agitation which is not akathisia. True akathisia with intense physical restlessness generally requires a dosage reduction. Anticholinergics such as procyclidine and trihexyphenidyl (benzhexol) sometimes relieve the symptoms. These particular anticholinergics are non-sedating. Procyclidine is used at a variety of doses. 5mg twice a day is common.
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