Posted by Quintal on December 15, 2006, at 10:43:11
In reply to Re: Do APs block the euphoric effects of opiates? » med_empowered, posted by SLS on December 15, 2006, at 6:03:27
I'm sure you know Abilify is slightly different in its action at D2 receptors than most other APs Scott. Personally, I couldn't tolerate the akathisia and insomnia it caused.
I think there was a thread about Zyprexa causing emotional numbness on here just the other day. I can't remember my own response to it clearly - a bit like a benzo from what little I do recall and with them I wasn't aware of how much my normal emotional responses had been distorted until I'd withdrawn from them for a few months. It was a horrible realization.
Seroquel certainly made me into the classic drugged zombie 'mental patient'. I was spaced out all the time, couldn't concentrate, drooled all over the place - not that I cared too much about that at the time though. It was such an extreme effort to stay awake. Like walking through glue.
Generally speaking from my personal experiences and observing a few friends who have been unfortunate enough to need them, and reading experiences of other people posted on the web I have come to the conclusion that *generally* the APs do what med_empowered claims. They tend to reduce motivation and will power, and the ability to enjoy life fully in the normal sense. There are always exceptions of course, but they are exceptions nevertheless.
Q
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