Posted by Alan on July 1, 2001, at 0:28:54
In reply to Why are so many people on anti-psychotics?, posted by Else on June 30, 2001, at 23:18:50
> I don't know if it's just me or what but it seems doctors are very quick to prescribe Risperdal, Zyprexa or Seroquel to people who are not psychotic these days. I have been diagnosed with social phobia and my psychiatrist has suggested everything EXCEPT minor tranquilizers and MAOIs who just happen to be the most effective drugs for this condition. When he suggested Seroquel to tame my anxiety I really hit the roof. I had to see another doctor to get Rivotril. I have this conception that APs turn you into a drooling zombie. Maybe I am wrong. I have no intention of ever trying these but I'm just curious: What do these drugs feels like when you're not psychotic? Do they feel like antihistamines, do they slow you down, what? Maybe I'm just predjudiced but I can't help but think of locked-up acute psychotics on thorazine. Am I wrong?
Well yeah. At lower doses they simply have an AD effect with the usual dry mouth to start, etc, but my pdoc won't prescribe because of higher than normal risk of TD! You aren't zombied out at the lower doses (I asked the same thing of my doc).
But to pass over the obvious meds seems like second opinion time...especially benzos for social anx. or perhaps combo MAOI's + benzos.
Best,
Alan
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