Posted by SLS on September 21, 2011, at 10:00:31
In reply to to SLS, posted by Jeroen on September 21, 2011, at 9:37:35
> hi, im just scared that, for example if i discontinue abilify, and take zyprexa, after first day ok, but then i can get severe psychotic attacks, i once had one and i took an abilify 5 mg and it went away.. thats why i am scared to discontinue abilify.. it seems to block the overproducing dopamine receptors... what do i do now please i need your help :(
Perhaps you can start Navane and continue Abilify. Once you are stabilized for a few weeks at a targeted therapeutic dosage of Navane, you could then try to reduce the Abilify gradually and observe what happens. If you begin to relapse, you could then immediately return to the dosage of Abilify that you had taken previously. If Navane prevents relapse of psychosis after Abilify discontinuation, you could then add Seroquel to the Navane if necessary. If this seems unconventional, it probably is. However, your case is quite unconventional.
I am partial to Navane because I have seen how well it works to treat schizoaffective disorder with few side effects. Sexual side effects with Navane are mild to moderate, and perhaps no worse than those of Seroquel. Libido may decline somewhat, but genital and orgasmic functions remain intact.
- Scott
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I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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