Posted by Cam W. on January 25, 2000, at 23:25:01
In reply to Re: Zyprexa, or any alternative med without tardive, posted by Noa on January 25, 2000, at 21:27:12
> Riseridone?
Kaarina - Hello fellow Canuck. Zyprexa really has little chance of causing T.D., but you are right, the risk is still there, it is just very small. It is the drug of choice as an antipsychotic after someone develops T.D. Actually there has been some research suggesting it MAY help relieve some of the symptoms of T.D. Risperidone, especially in older people, can cause movement disorders (like T.D.) at a much higher rate than Zyprexa. Seroquel is another choice for very low T.D. rates, but I have found it is not that good of an antipsychotic by itself. Another antipsychotic with low T.D. rates is Clozaril, but with your father's lifestyle and Clozaril's toxicity I wouldn't even consider it as an option.
People with your father's lifestyle give me grey hairs in my pharmacy practice, but I do accept that people are allowed to choose how they want to live. You or I can't change that, so we must work within their parameters. As long as the doctor is aware of your father's lifestyle and monitors his Zyprexa use, this drug is a good choice. Good luck and take care. Cam W.
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