Posted by jane d on November 29, 2012, at 12:02:12
In reply to Re: 4 Atypicals Not Safe In Those Over 40, posted by Dinah on November 29, 2012, at 10:20:47
> Risperdal has made my life far better. Even though I already have diabetes, I see it as well worth the cost. After all, stress raises blood sugar as well, and can wreak havoc on the various body systems.
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> Maybe instead of condemning atypicals altogether, it would be better to see how low a dose can be helpful. Does it need to be prescribed daily for anxiety? There are cycles in most mental illnesses. There are some meds that do need to be taken daily to be effective. But I don't see that as necessary with atypicals for something like anxiety.
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> Psychosis is probably different.
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> Is it just atypicals? I thought it was also an issue with the older AP's. I remember it being discussed in my family a very long time ago.I know it's vital to you. And it doesn't look like they included people who use it the way you do. Hopefully that eliminates or reduces the risk.
The older APs had huge problems. I don't remember anything about diabetes specifically. But they were also much less widely prescribed because everybody knew about the problems. At least that's my vague recollection.
ps. Isn't it fun to be the included with the population that gets the headline "elderly"? Over 40 is elderly? We've let these kiddies get way out of hand!
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