Posted by jay on November 20, 2003, at 7:46:04
In reply to Hey check this out. This is a trip..., posted by anonymous13 on November 19, 2003, at 20:36:51
I get really tired of reading some of these highly-biased scare tactics, blanketing all psychiatric drugs as simply "bad". The SRI's seem to have been the last decade's target, and it seems to just amount to a lot of misunderstanding, misinformation, and that much less of a chance for a mentally ill person to get back to a "functioning" level on SRI's. Here is some of the great research I have picked up to counteract many of the scare stories...-It's likely many people, especially those with anxiety problems, are started on a very far too high of a dose of an SRI. Starting *any* drug on far too high of a dose will guarantee side effects, and these effects in an SRI use include agitation, increased anxiety, and suicidal rumination. The usual lowest manufactured dose of most SRI's are also considered too high of doses, so they must be cut up and instructed by the doctor how to do so.
-People should be informed of all/every of these possible side effects when starting. Besides starting on a much lower dose, people on SRI's should be monitored if possible, daily, and other medications used to counter-act any of the side effects mentioned. These can include high dose benzo use as well as atypical antipsychotic use. The atypical clozaril is actually indicated for suicidal rumination and violence.
Many people, who have been on these meds for years (myself included), experience *none* of the above side effects, suggesting it is something associated with just beginning the drug. My feelings are FAR more peaceful, rational, and calm on an SRI, and withdrawing from them takes me back to my older, very depressed self.
Anyhow...just my .02 cents.
Jay
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