Posted by Ritch on December 14, 2004, at 13:39:02
In reply to Thioridazine (Mellaril / Melleril), posted by ed_uk on December 14, 2004, at 10:48:37
> Hello,
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> Several years ago, thioridazine was one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK. Today, it is used only as a second-line treatment for schizophrenia. Its use was restricted due to the risk of serious arrhythmias, especially torsade de pointes.
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> Thioridazine was popular because it is very cheap and is associated with a low incidence of extrapyramidal side effects. Sadly, it can cause strong peripheral anticholinergic side effects and is more hypotensive than most APs.
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> Has anyone on psycho-babble taken thioridazine? How did you find it? How did it compare with other APs that you've taken?
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> Has anyone taken mesoridazine? (Serentil)
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> Ed.
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>I took it for several years in the late '80's between 10-30mg/day. I liked the stuff, but I got a cataract and some retinal pigmentation from it. Made a great sleeper though. Good next day AD effect. No EPS. The worst side effect from daily use was a very bad stuffy nose (traz was a little like that).
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