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Posted by ed_uk on May 28, 2005, at 13:13:36
In reply to Re: TO ED UK - NEW MESSAGE, posted by Jeroen on May 28, 2005, at 12:19:22
>400 mg makes me a zombie
It might not do if you worked your way up gradually. Anyway, your blinking might be improved on a much lower dose :-)
Yours,
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on May 28, 2005, at 19:07:11
In reply to Re: TO ED UK - NEW MESSAGE » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on May 28, 2005, at 13:13:36
Hi Jeroen, Glad to hear the blinking is better. I don't think the lecithin will make it worse either but Larry is the one to ask. And as always listen to Ed. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Jeroen on May 31, 2005, at 8:05:16
In reply to Re: TO ED UK - NEW MESSAGE » ed_uk, posted by Phillipa on May 28, 2005, at 19:07:11
the hell with doctors, im going to try lethicin, im on zyprexa and tranxene
but im affraid please advice
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 1, 2005, at 21:41:37
In reply to Re: TO ED UK - NEW MESSAGE, posted by Jeroen on May 31, 2005, at 8:05:16
> im going to try lethicin
Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect follow-ups regarding lethicin to Psycho-Babble Alternative. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20050510/msgs/506579.html
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Jeroen on June 5, 2005, at 8:45:58
In reply to Redirect: lethicin, posted by Dr. Bob on June 1, 2005, at 21:41:37
im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad
the seroquel was a miracle for me, but im scared to get psychotic on it..
please i am out of options
Posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 9:40:17
In reply to im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad, posted by Jeroen on June 5, 2005, at 8:45:58
Hi J,
You are not out of options :-) I think you will be ok if you take the Seroquel twice daily. Now you are on Tranxene, you will have less anxiety :-)
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Jeroen on June 5, 2005, at 10:32:29
In reply to Re: im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 9:40:17
thanks but my doc said to keep zyprexa 20 mg for 1 month maybe it will help (it does not)
Posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 11:39:56
In reply to Re: im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad, posted by Jeroen on June 5, 2005, at 10:32:29
Hi J,
>maybe it will help (it does not)
Well, I suppose you will at least have given it a full trial. Let me know how it goes :-)
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on June 5, 2005, at 18:11:49
In reply to Re: im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 11:39:56
Jeroen, You could ask the doctor. Have you told him that you want to try seroquel? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Jeroen on June 11, 2005, at 6:51:40
In reply to Re: im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 11:39:56
ok second week on zyprexa 20 mg, minimal to no improvement in eye blinking
i feel like sh*t on zyprexa
Posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2005, at 17:26:44
In reply to Re: im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad, posted by Jeroen on June 11, 2005, at 6:51:40
Haven't you told the doctor about how you feel about seroquel? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk on June 11, 2005, at 18:07:19
In reply to Re: im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad, posted by Jeroen on June 11, 2005, at 6:51:40
Hi J,
I really think it's time to switch to Seroquel. Perhaps you could discuss it with your doctor next week :-)
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 6:05:48
In reply to Re: im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 11, 2005, at 18:07:19
im not sure asking seroquel, even it helped MUCH unlike any other anti psychotic, my paranoid taughts were gone
taking 400 mg will turn me into a zombie, i already tryed that
why cant the make abilify out of this? with minimal sedation!!!!
Posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 6:16:03
In reply to Re: im on zyprexa 20 mg and feel bad » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 11, 2005, at 18:07:19
its been 2 week on 20 mg of zyprexa
my doc sais i need to be atleast 1 month on it for its effect
after that if zyprexa dont work for me i will ask for Seroquel
i felt ok already the first days on seroquel, zyprexa DOESNT
should i try the schizophrenia dosage of seroquel or low dose 100 mg?
ive read 400 mg of seroquel can mask TD, i know someone whos TD reversed at this dosage
please can you tell me what i should do?
Posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 7:09:24
In reply to Zyprexa TRIAL, posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 6:16:03
Hi J!
>taking 400 mg will turn me into a zombie, i already tryed that.......
I know........but you suddenly took 400mg out of the blue! If you work your way up to a higher dose you might never get such bad side effects. Anyway, you might not need as much as 400mg :-)
>my doc sais i need to be atleast 1 month on it for its effect.......
OK, perhaps you should wait 2 more weeks on Zyprexa. If it doesn't help, you could ask for Seroquel.
>should i try the schizophrenia dosage of seroquel or low dose 100 mg?
Start at a low dose and gradually increase. When you reach a dose which is treating your symptoms with minimal side effects - stop increasing!
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 7:25:43
In reply to Re: Zyprexa TRIAL » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 7:09:24
i dont think my doctor wants to increase dosage by dosage, he will immediatelly build upto 400 mg so ill be a zombiew
Posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 7:54:08
In reply to Re: Zyprexa TRIAL, posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 7:25:43
Hi J,
>i dont think my doctor wants to increase dosage by dosage, he will immediatelly build upto 400 mg so ill be a zombie........
You could tell him about how good you felt when you gradually built up the dose before. Also, you could tell him how bad you felt when you took 400mg without building up.
Anyway, even if your doc increases the dose rapidly, the drowsiness will probably reduce after a few weeks :-)
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 10:42:07
In reply to Re: Zyprexa TRIAL » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 7:54:08
There has never been a definitive, validated and widely accepted treatment for TD. Dozens of drugs have been tested over the past 30 years with mixed results at best. The atypical antipsychotic clozapine has been reported to reverse persistent TD after 6-12 months, possibly through gradual "down-regulation" of supersensitive dopamine D2 receptors. Some preliminary reports suggest that other atypical antipsychotics may also help reverse TD.
Posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 11:03:30
In reply to reverse TD with clozaril, posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 10:42:07
Hi J!
I expect that Seroquel will be just as good as Clozaril for your TD :-) I definitely think you should give Seroquel a second chance before considering Clozaril. Clozaril is more sedating than Seroquel, regular blood tests are needed and serious side effects are more common.
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 11:44:38
In reply to Re: reverse TD with clozaril » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 11:03:30
im just scared to get psychotic on seroquel
i heared people say this
its a shame Abilify, Zyprexa, Risperdal, geodon (evil) didnt help me at all...
why?
Posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 15:18:15
In reply to Re: reverse TD with clozaril, posted by Jeroen on June 12, 2005, at 11:44:38
Hi J,
>why?
I don't know, sometimes drugs in the same class have differences that are not well understood.
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on June 12, 2005, at 16:27:23
In reply to Re: reverse TD with clozaril » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 15:18:15
Jeroen, I agree with Ed. If you tell the doctor how the high dose seroquel made you feel and that lower doses didn't cause this he will probably Rx it this way. Wait on the Clozaril. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Jeroen on June 14, 2005, at 11:57:56
In reply to Re: reverse TD with clozaril, posted by Phillipa on June 12, 2005, at 16:27:23
my heart racing, i was at a store,
im 3 weeks on 20mg zyprexa with no improvement at all.
im going to ask a doctor for advice on starting the seroquel
Posted by ed_uk on June 14, 2005, at 14:39:22
In reply to i had another attack again, posted by Jeroen on June 14, 2005, at 11:57:56
Hi J,
It sounds like you had another panic (anxiety) attack. Tranxene can be helpful for panic attacks but you might still have them occasionally. Get checked out by your doctor for other causes of a racing heart. I hope your psych doctor will let you try Seroquel :-)
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on June 14, 2005, at 18:33:48
In reply to Panic » Jeroen, posted by ed_uk on June 14, 2005, at 14:39:22
Guess you're out of the hospital. i hope he'll let you try it too. Fondly, Phillipa
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