Posted by g_g_g_unit on November 29, 2013, at 21:28:51
In reply to Re: how did I induce akathisia?, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 29, 2013, at 14:14:21
> Mirtazapine makes me restless, except at very >low doses indeed. Whichever drug is responsible, >it seems pretty much certain that this feeling >will pass as soon as it began. Keep that in >mind.
Thanks, I try to ed, though OCD has a tendency to make things worse (i.e. "what if this lasts forever?" etc.).
Mirtazapine made me restless at higher doses too, though I was fine on the lower ones. Since Mirtazapine can help treat akathisia, it was my first guess as being the culprit, though I'm not sure about receptor affinities at the lower doses. Do you know if it still hits 5HT2 receptors in any meaningful way below 7mg?
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> You could try a touch of OTC diphenhydramine for a few days. Just a little. High doses can make you feel weird. If you can get one of the allergy diphenhydramines they are cheaper than the sleep aid diphenhydramines. Try 12.5-25mg up to three times a day and 25-50mg at night, then reduce as you improve. Obviously, don't drive on this med.
>Ah, okay thanks for the tip -- I'll check if diphenhydramine's available here.
> And remember, it will be over soon.
Fingers crossed.
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