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Posted by OldSchool on January 29, 2002, at 17:28:57
Ive been having trouble walking lately. Its due to the stiffness Ive been having ever since I came off 50 mg Seroquel back in early November. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before. I just am stiff every day and find simple walking difficult. Its like I have to "force" walking...like my leg muscles are mildly locked up. Also having mild muscle twitches while at rest, like when Im sitting watching TV or at my computer or laying in bed. I get these little twitches I never used to have before.
All this shit started back in November with low dose Seroquel, which I added to my SSRI for "augmentation."
I find this to be a ridiculous side effect for Seroquel, which is advertised as having a low probability for causing EPS and similar movement disorders. Yeah right...uh huh. Im disgusted. Just 50 fucking milligrams of Seroquel taken for slightly over one month caused this!!
Give me an oil can to lubricate me.
I hate all anti-psychotics for depression. It should be ILLEGAL.
Old School
Posted by spike4848 on January 30, 2002, at 13:00:15
In reply to Having trouble walking, posted by OldSchool on January 29, 2002, at 17:28:57
Yo Bro,
Sorry to hear about that. I agree that the new antipsychotics are potent meds .... can have serious side effects .... are being prescribed too much for anxiety and depression! As I mentioned earlier, I think benzo-phobic pdoc are thinking they have a safe alternative with zyprexa, risperdol, seroquel. Boy are they wrong!
Sorry again, hope you get better soon.
Spike
Posted by OldSchool on January 30, 2002, at 15:14:39
In reply to Re: Having trouble walking » OldSchool, posted by spike4848 on January 30, 2002, at 13:00:15
> Yo Bro,
>
> Sorry to hear about that. I agree that the new antipsychotics are potent meds .... can have serious side effects .... are being prescribed too much for anxiety and depression! As I mentioned earlier, I think benzo-phobic pdoc are thinking they have a safe alternative with zyprexa, risperdol, seroquel. Boy are they wrong!
>
> Sorry again, hope you get better soon.
>
> Spike
Thanks man. Yes atypical anti-psychotics even in low doses are inappropriate for depression and anxiety. If this problem continues I have every intention to sue.Old School
Posted by ST on January 30, 2002, at 19:45:23
In reply to Re: Having trouble walking » OldSchool, posted by spike4848 on January 30, 2002, at 13:00:15
Hi-
A massage would do wonders for you. They are not as expensive as one might think (in case that's a hindrance). It will help to unlock those muscles and give you some relief! Massage also helps with depression on several levels. Look in to a massage school near you for some great deals or get a recommendation from someone. There are also web sites dedicated to massage therapists in your area.
Good luck!
Sarah> Yo Bro,
>
> Sorry to hear about that. I agree that the new antipsychotics are potent meds .... can have serious side effects .... are being prescribed too much for anxiety and depression! As I mentioned earlier, I think benzo-phobic pdoc are thinking they have a safe alternative with zyprexa, risperdol, seroquel. Boy are they wrong!
>
> Sorry again, hope you get better soon.
>
> Spike
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