Posted by ShelliR on March 14, 2001, at 15:57:51
In reply to Re: ADVICE PLEASE-Want to try Geodon, but TD risk? » ShelliR, posted by Chris A. on March 14, 2001, at 13:53:42
Chris, I did find a site, which talks about prevention and cure by taking vitamins, especially vitamin E: www.healthwell.com/healthnotes/Concern/Tardive_Dyskinesia.cfm. What is it you're on such a low dose of lamictal, since it has no bad effects? I was up to 400mg of lamictal, it definitely helps me, but I can't stand the weight gain. I keep trying to accept it, but it totally freaks me out, because I have been eating very little and doing the treadmill for 45 minutes five times a week, as well as other exercises with weights. (You might not be gaining weight on it; lots of people don't). I am also trying omega fatty acids--there has been some good success (even my pdoc says so) for both bipolar and unipolar depression. But it takes several months, I hear for it to kick in. I am feeling optimistic about it, since NIMH is doing studies on it.
Were you on zyprexa when you had signs of TD?
Maybe I will try geodon as a temporary measure until the omega kicks in. So far I have not been able to adjust to any atypical antipsychotic--but perhaps I haven't wanted to. But I will definitely increase my vitamin e. Now I take 400mg; I would increase it to 1200 daily.
I'm sorry you have had such a difficult time for so many years. I can see how taking the geodon might be worth it. Let me know how you're doing, and I will do the same if I decide to try it. Shelli
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