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Posted by pseudoname on October 24, 2006, at 15:20:00
How long does it usually take before second-generation (third? Abilify, specifically) antipsychotics kick in and relieve obsessional thinking, intrusive thoughts, etc? My impression was that it's fairly quick, a matter of a day or two at the appropriate dose. Is that right?
Or do they take the usual 2-6 weeks like antidepressants?
I ask because on Abilify I had relief from my difficult fixations the second day -- but that benefit went away, just like the immediate transient relief effect (sometimes reported here) from SSRIs & other ADs that can never be regained. So I'm trying higher & higher doses of Abilify to see if it will kick in again.
Once I get to a high dose, should I expect anything different by sticking it out a full 4 further weeks (like with an SSRI)?? Thanks for any comments.
Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2006, at 18:36:41
In reply to How long before APs work?, posted by pseudoname on October 24, 2006, at 15:20:00
Gee I don't know but the one or two days sounds right. But the quitting working doesn't sound right to me anyway. Love Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk on October 25, 2006, at 13:05:57
In reply to How long before APs work?, posted by pseudoname on October 24, 2006, at 15:20:00
Hi PN
APs can take several weeks to reduce psychotic symptoms substantially.
>My impression was that it's fairly quick, a matter of a day or two at the appropriate dose. Is that right?
For intrusive thoughts? Probably. I'd give it a few weeks though.
Take care
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on October 25, 2006, at 19:42:25
In reply to Re: How long before APs work? » pseudoname, posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2006, at 18:36:41
Ed I thought they worked like a benzo with quicker response. Love PJ O
Posted by pseudoname on October 26, 2006, at 11:09:05
In reply to Re: How long before APs work? » pseudoname, posted by ed_uk on October 25, 2006, at 13:05:57
Thanks for the info & responses, folks. I have intermittent computer access currently, but I'll try to keep you posted.
-PN
Posted by med_empowered on October 26, 2006, at 13:33:38
In reply to thanks » Philipa » ed_uk, posted by pseudoname on October 26, 2006, at 11:09:05
traditionally, the antipsychotic aspect of neuroleptics is only part of the picture. There's also non-specific sedation (maybe less apparent with new ones, especially Abilify), and a decrease in aggression, emotional vitality, and intiative...those happen pretty fast.
Posted by deniseuk190466 on October 26, 2006, at 15:00:15
In reply to How long before APs work?, posted by pseudoname on October 24, 2006, at 15:20:00
Well fingers crossed I still get immediate relief when I take 10mg of Zyprexa and the effects seem to last for about 7 days. I've taken it now and again over the last five years.
I've never taken it regularly, every day I mean because I'm scared it would stop working. Maybe I'm being stupid maybe I should just bite the bullet (so to speak) and take it every day.
Denise
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