Posted by KaraS on November 9, 2004, at 15:24:37
In reply to Re: Low Dose APs and movement disorders?, posted by lostforwards on November 9, 2004, at 14:29:23
> It always depends on the individual but I'd say Seroquel is a safe low dose choice. It's the weakest binding AP I've heard of. You probably won't have anything to worry about at 25-50mg. Seroquel is great for anxiety.
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> I think knowing what to look for, especially if the benefits outweight the risks, is the best you can do. Of course, if you don't need it don't take it.
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> You especially need to watch out for masked TD.
> (i.e try tappering off and waiting to see if anything shows up. ) I think this is true: sometimes the lowered dopamine levels mask the supersensitivity if it's occurred. I personally believe this is what's happened in my case of akinesia and TD.
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> In contrast:
> Risperdal caused me some severe TD problems at what's considered a low dose ( 2mg - 3mg ) which has showed up as sterotypies. I also had a twitching eyebrow that disappeared when the TD got more severe while I developed akinesia. I won't explain the details of my experience with Risperdal. I'll only say, at low doses, for a short term ( 3 weeks ), it's been extermely harmful to me. I've also read other peoples accounts stating the same thing except not as bad - just eyebrow twtiching for example.
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> One thing about Risperdal is it's a very tight binding AP. I would've been better off with Seroquel and I would've chosen it had I known I'd have this problem.
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> Just make sure you look out for side-effects when you take them. I wasn't doing this and it's screwed me over.
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>Thanks. I'm considering trying Amisulpride and my friend is taking Seroquel for anxiety. I would be super vigilant about movement type of side effects and I'll tell my friend to do the same.
How are you doing now? I know you were going through a rough time recently. Are things any better?
Kara
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