Posted by Abby on July 2, 2000, at 0:12:47
In reply to Re: I think kerry B needs our help, posted by stjames on July 1, 2000, at 21:11:45
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> > Tegretol is an anticonvulsant. What's neulactil? (sounds like it might be one too.)
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> James here....
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> Neulactil (brand) is Pericyazine, a Phenothiazines
> which is the class Stelazine and Melleril are in. It's not on the market in the states, ABIK.
> I don't understand why no one perscribed antiparkinson meds to counter side effects. Kerry,
> it seems you only get treatment when things get bad, then you go to the hospital, is this correct ? It might help if you could give us a little more information. The voices started for the first time in 1995 and how old were you then ? Were you abused in any way at any time in your life ? It seems you are not from the USA, would you tell us what country you are from ? Do you have health insurance or do you pay full price for doc's and meds ?
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> My impression is that you only get to a doc in crisis and I think it would be better to see someone outside of the hospital who could re-think your dignossis. Anytime someone has such adverse reactions it can be a sign the wrong condition is being treated. Have you ever had a scan of your brain or checks for other non-pych conditions that could cause this ?
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> In the mean time, if you are not on meds to counter act the side effects you mentioned, start
> taking Benydryl, which is often used for this problem. Call your doc Monday and ask for a medication to counter the side effects.
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> jamesCam-- what do you know about different antipsychotics? Kerry got EPS on both Risperdal and Zyprexa. Do you have any suggestions?--Abby
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