Posted by ed_uk on June 18, 2005, at 9:16:22
In reply to Re: Navane for anxiety? Scared to try it. » ed_uk, posted by 4WD on June 17, 2005, at 21:14:27
Hi Marsha,
>The pharmacist kind of shook his head and said he hadn't seen a prescription for Navane for 15 years.
I don't think typical APs have been prescribed much in the US since the introduction of the atypicals. They're still used in the UK, especially Haldol and Thorazine.
>I'm wondering whether the same issues would arise with Navane as with Zyprexa i.e. hard to withdraw from?
All APs (can) have withdrawal symptoms, including Navane. I don't know how it would compare to Zyprexa in this department though. Nausea, insomnia and anxiety may occur when withdrawing from typical APs.
>And I wonder if I could take it as needed instead of every night?
Navane might be effective 'as needed'. All typical APs have been used in this way. Effects may appear rapidly after the first dose. In psychotic disorders, the maximum effect occurs after several weeks of daily use, I don't know whether this applies to anxiety though, I have a feeling that it generally doesn't. Certainly, some people find typical APs to be a ueful PRN.
>Or maybe I'll ask the pharmacy to order the Navane.
I'm not sure how expensive Navane is, I'd imagine that it's quite cheap. If it's not, could you pick up part of the prescription?
Kind regards,
Ed.
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