Posted by judy on January 21, 2000, at 19:11:01
In reply to Tardive akethesia, posted by Karen Cooper on January 21, 2000, at 15:36:29
Dear Karen,
I am so sorry you are suffering so much. I, too, developed akathesia on an atypical neuroleptic- and it was easily the most horrible side effect I've ever experienced from a drug. Once I discontinued the medication, my symptoms gradually waned and were gone within a few months. I assume you've tried artane or cogentin for your symptoms, I'm unfamiliar with the drug you are taking. How long have you been off your medication (I'm assuming neuroleptic)? I don't know what kind of anti-depressant you are using-but some classes, especially the atypicals like asendin can worsen TD. I hope the medication you're taking now will help further without having to resort to surgery. I hope you have filed a complaint against the physician who was responsible for your condition. Take care.
poster:judy
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