Posted by jade k on July 17, 2010, at 16:38:11
In reply to Re: AD augmentation with AAPs, posted by europerep on July 17, 2010, at 16:11:22
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> > I haven't heard that from people who use it in small doses, and it seems unlikely if used in that way it would cause akathisia. I suppose there are going to be exceptions. Its never "one fits all" is it.
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> hmm, unfortunately even the "atypical" AP, and even in small doses, can produce the "typical" AP side effects. I just read a letter to the editor in the JCP that described two cases, an adolescent and a 50-year old, who were given aripiprazole for short times, who never took other AP before, and who developed dystonia that needs to be treated despite quitting the drug.
> that's why I would personally be very wary of these augmentation strategies with AAPs, especially in cases of long-term use.Hi er,
These two cases were treated with small doses then?
~Jade
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