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Post by persephone on Mar 31, 2005 14:31:35 GMT -5
just wondering what your experiences have been using atypical antipsychotics to treat CSP. and, I need to educate myself about these medications. so what do you guys think? my doctor has held off trying antipsychotics because of their side effects. but as the picking becomes more of a problem, I am more and more eager to give them a try. I'm already taking 150mg of zoloft a day (have tried other SSRIs, anti-anxiety medication as well). having already experienced an eating disorder, I would really really freak out about weight gain. and the permanent twitching possibility honestly scares me. but I would risk it in a heartbeat if I could overcome this disorder. absolutely. from www.itsallright.org/facts/antipsy/fs-antipsy.html: (information about typical versus atypical antipsychotics) " What makes atypical medications different?The new antipsychotic medications have a number of advantages. They lead to fewer of the unpleasant side-effects, such as trembling or stiffening of muscles, associated with the older medications. This is a major factor in making them more acceptable to people, especially in the early stages of the illness. There may be less risk of developing 'tardive dyskinesia' - a particular movement disorder which develops over the long term in some people, and which does not respond to treatment. Another advantage is that there is some evidence they are effective against the 'negative' symptoms, helping people to feel less withdrawn and more motivated." as far as I know, here's a list of current atypical drugs on the US market: Risperdal (risperidone) www.crazymeds.org/risperdal.htmlZyprexa (olanzapine) www.crazymeds.org/zyprexa.htmlAbilify (aripiprazole) www.crazymeds.org/abilify.html Geodon (ziprasidone HCl) www.crazymeds.org/geodon.html Seroquel (quetiapine) www.crazymeds.org/seroquel.htmlClozaril (clozapine) www.crazymeds.org/clozaril.htmlsorry if I offend you guys with the 'crazymeds' site. I personally love to poke fun of myself. I've been on medication for about four years, and I've learned to not take myself too seriously. I try to turn the stigma around by taking back words used to insult those with mental illness. there's goes the tangent.. ok. enough! what do you guys think of these kinds of drugs? where do you stand? what have you tried? what would you try? |
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Post by moon on Apr 4, 2005 15:20:41 GMT -5
seroquel is a miravle drug for me. I take 400 mgs a day and have almost completely stopped picking.
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Post by Me2 on Apr 4, 2005 20:12:18 GMT -5
I have started taking seroquel too! I am only taking 25mg per day so far, and will ramp it up to 50 tomorrow. I can't believe the difference it has already made! I have been able to do the things I want to around the house, without the constant urge to pick! I still do a little bit, but its not too hard to stop. Its working, I can't believe it!
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Post by moon on Apr 6, 2005 14:01:46 GMT -5
I have posted and posted until I am blue in the face about the success of Seroquel! Finally someone else here is on it! I am so happy! There are so many posts about what medications to try and no one has really responded to my posts about Seroquel! Please please try this drug if you havent already! I have tried everything, and nothing worked but this drug. Good luck to everyone!
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Post by Me2 on Apr 6, 2005 16:08:30 GMT -5
Yayy Us!
I have to say Moon, that I was resistant to trying the drug for a very long time because it is called an antipsychotic. I don't like the label. I also don't like to have bad skin, so I gave it a try. So far, its pretty darned good!
Thank you so much for the suggestion!
Fay
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Post by moon on Apr 6, 2005 20:48:36 GMT -5
yeah that antipsychotic thing kinda scared me too, but it works!
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Post by Janine on Dec 11, 2007 21:52:21 GMT -5
You should not have any tremors with the new class of antipsychotics. It is scary when you think of them that way, but remember, a whole bunch of stuff is now prescribed "off label." Lamictal is prescribed all the time as an anti-depressant and it was invented for people who have seizures!
This new class of drugs is used for all sorts of things, and it doesn't mean you're psycho if you take them.
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Post by Irishspring on Mar 8, 2008 1:36:21 GMT -5
My doctor added Abilify (one pill- started with 1/2 pill for a week) to the 200 mg of Zoloft, that alone was not helping my CSP. It has helped tremendously and I have not gained weight or developed any twitches. I have alot more energy and desire to get out and do things. I am however experiencing constipation as a side effect and the Zolot gives me night sweats but Benadryl or a prescription version can help with those. I have been a picker since the age of 1 and am now 37 so even though I don't like the idea of being so medicated, it has given me my life back. I'm not sure when you posted your question so if you have already tried it, let me know how it's working out. If you haven"t then it's worth a tryv- you can always stop f the side effects out weigh the benefits. just wondering what your experiences have been using atypical antipsychotics to treat CSP. and, I need to educate myself about these medications. so what do you guys think? my doctor has held off trying antipsychotics because of their side effects. but as the picking becomes more of a problem, I am more and more eager to give them a try. I'm already taking 150mg of zoloft a day (have tried other SSRIs, anti-anxiety medication as well). having already experienced an eating disorder, I would really really freak out about weight gain. and the permanent twitching possibility honestly scares me. but I would risk it in a heartbeat if I could overcome this disorder. absolutely. from www.itsallright.org/facts/antipsy/fs-antipsy.html: (information about typical versus atypical antipsychotics) " What makes atypical medications different?The new antipsychotic medications have a number of advantages. They lead to fewer of the unpleasant side-effects, such as trembling or stiffening of muscles, associated with the older medications. This is a major factor in making them more acceptable to people, especially in the early stages of the illness. There may be less risk of developing 'tardive dyskinesia' - a particular movement disorder which develops over the long term in some people, and which does not respond to treatment. Another advantage is that there is some evidence they are effective against the 'negative' symptoms, helping people to feel less withdrawn and more motivated." as far as I know, here's a list of current atypical drugs on the US market: Risperdal (risperidone) www.crazymeds.org/risperdal.htmlZyprexa (olanzapine) www.crazymeds.org/zyprexa.htmlAbilify (aripiprazole) www.crazymeds.org/abilify.html Geodon (ziprasidone HCl) www.crazymeds.org/geodon.html Seroquel (quetiapine) www.crazymeds.org/seroquel.htmlClozaril (clozapine) www.crazymeds.org/clozaril.htmlsorry if I offend you guys with the 'crazymeds' site. I personally love to poke fun of myself. I've been on medication for about four years, and I've learned to not take myself too seriously. I try to turn the stigma around by taking back words used to insult those with mental illness. there's goes the tangent.. ok. enough! what do you guys think of these kinds of drugs? where do you stand? what have you tried? what would you try? |
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Post by kleigh426 on Aug 28, 2008 16:10:11 GMT -5
I had great success with Geodon, but horrible side effects (torticullus - very bad neck spasms...painful and can be long term if you continue taking the med). I quit picking completely when I was on it, and I'm very sorry I had to quit. I had not heard all this about Seroquel though. What kind of side effects do you experience? I have had trouble with bulimia, so I cannot afford to have weight gain. I currently take 100 mg Zoloft (that seems to be the going drug from OCD spectrum disorders!), Klonopin .5mg PRN, and I take medication for acne. I'd love to hear more! Thanks!
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