Posted by linkadge on November 2, 2004, at 19:34:10
In reply to Somebody think this through for me..., posted by lostforwards on November 2, 2004, at 14:52:56
Sounds a little bit more complex that just high/low dopamine. I think you are right that a general lowering of dopamine facilitates some aspects of sleep (ie decreased altertness)
Sometimes withdrawl from an antipsychotic can exasperate movement problems.
Lithium is not as simple as dopamine lowering.
It does lower dopamine in certain regions of the brain. But I don't think it lowers dopamine in the movement areas of the brain. Ie vitamin C lowers dopamine in the hippocampus, but increases dopamine/noradrenaline in the frontal cortex.
Lithium is extremely neuroprotective and neurotropic. I would stick with it if it works, cause you may see an improvement in your movement symptoms.
Jog as much as you can. Jogging can not only improve mood, but it will really facilitate your adjustment to your current meds as well as your movement.
Linkadge
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