Posted by Optimist on March 8, 2005, at 12:54:29
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.Hey Ed,
I think many drugs can DECREASE the risk, but in terms of scraping you off the floor of depression quickly nothing compares to lithium. That is for depression/bipolar, for schizophrenia I'm not entirely sure, as the reason for suicide may be different for someone with psychosis I'd imagine but I may be wrong. I'm not as familiar with schizophrenia/psychosis states, even though my sister has experienced them.
I've heard Clozapine has the best AD qualities with respect to APs too, with Zyprexa coming in second. I think it has to do with the 5HT2a:D2 antagonist ratio I've read somewhere.
Brian
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