Posted by SLS on March 8, 2005, at 10:18:23
In reply to Re: Lithium » Optimist, posted by ed_uk on March 8, 2005, at 10:08:46
> Hi Opt!
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> Hope you're doing well!
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> >Lithium is the best antisuicide med bar none. I believe it is the only med indicated for suicidal feelings actually.
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> Clozapine decreases the risk of suicide in schizophrenia, not that this is relevent to shy_girl.
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> Best Regards,
> Ed.
I have had success using Zyprexa as an acute treatment for a suicidal state. It helps settle the anxiety and ruminating thoughts that accompany suicidality.
- Scott
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