Posted by Athene on October 4, 2014, at 13:30:56
In reply to Re: Does Geodon akathisia go away?, posted by herpills on October 4, 2014, at 12:09:20
> Since you've only been on it for a few days, I'd try to stick with it for another week because there is a good chance the restlessness will subside. Taking some diphenhydramine could help but it can make you tired.
I can't afford another week with this symptom. It will totally destroy all the plans I've made. Even tonight's dinner plans with my family and a class Monday night. And I start a new job on Oct 14. If I have akathisia then, I will lose the job. Period.
I'd go to a doctor for something like cogentin but there just isn't someone I can see in a timely fashion, as it is the weekend.
I had akathisia with Risperdal and Depakote in the past and it only went away when I stopped those drugs. I'm feeling like a coward now and wanting to just stop the ziprasidone.
Much as I hate the thought of staying on Seroquel over the long-term (have already gained a lot of weight), at least I can function mentally and emotionally on Seroquel, and this akathisia is unbearable.
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