Antipsychotics

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Lannister902

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1,539 posts

102 months

Sunday 26th January 2020
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I'm after a little advice.
I've been suffering from severe anxiety post brain surgery, I'm still on antiepileptic medication, but was put on antidepressants to help but they've not done anything.
After my last visit to the clinic, the consultant has moved onto antipsychotics (Risperidone) as an option.
I wouldn't start any course of medication without the consent of my neurologist, who said he does have patients on it, but as with anything, a new course of medication does come with the risks of a relapse of seizures which I've gone without for over 2 years now.

What's the opinion on antipsychotics? In particular Risperidone... My biggest worry is a return of seizures, that would literally tip me over the edge

Thanks

mattnovak

335 posts

101 months

Sunday 26th January 2020
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Just had a word with Mrs Novak - she's a Doctor; a psychiatrist in fact. In her words ''it does lower the seizure threshold as well as other side effects - there's lots of other options to reduce anxiety and if it were my (her) relative she'd ask to speak to a liaison psychiatrist''.

Hope that is of some help, and good luck.

thatsprettyshady

1,820 posts

164 months

Sunday 26th January 2020
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I had to take quetiapine (similar anti psychotic) for a little while a long time ago and they made me very tired all the time, I felt barely conscious and (scarily) I have barely any memories from that period of my life.

They worked for what they were supposed to work for though but glad I no longer have to take them.

elanfan

5,516 posts

226 months

Sunday 26th January 2020
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The psychiatrist suggestion is a good one. I’ve had a dozen or so sessions and it’s been extremely helpful. Do go in expecting to just chat though that’s a lot of it, you’ll be challenged on why you think as you do and probably be given some stuff to work on it yourself. Good luck!

Lannister902

Original Poster:

1,539 posts

102 months

Sunday 26th January 2020
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mattnovak said:
Just had a word with Mrs Novak - she's a Doctor; a psychiatrist in fact. In her words ''it does lower the seizure threshold as well as other side effects - there's lots of other options to reduce anxiety and if it were my (her) relative she'd ask to speak to a liaison psychiatrist''.

Hope that is of some help, and good luck.
Very much appreciated. Along with the other post.

lord trumpton

7,320 posts

125 months

Monday 27th January 2020
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Are you able to exercise?

If so maybe start some HIT to get things going, get the natural dopamine flowing and offer an alternative focus

Without going into my life history, exercise has saved me!

anonymous-user

53 months

Thursday 5th March 2020
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Not sure if you've started your anti-psychotics yet, but a word of caution! I've been trying to ween myself of mine after taking them for 3 years, after over six months of trying I'm still not fully off them! the side effects of quetiapine are rubbish and best avoided if you can.
I'm now nearly off all of my mental health medication and am having much better results treating it holistically

thatsprettyshady

1,820 posts

164 months

Thursday 5th March 2020
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MonkeyMatt said:
Not sure if you've started your anti-psychotics yet, but a word of caution! I've been trying to ween myself of mine after taking them for 3 years, after over six months of trying I'm still not fully off them! the side effects of quetiapine are rubbish and best avoided if you can.
I'm now nearly off all of my mental health medication and am having much better results treating it holistically
Ditto, I don't envy you coming off the Quitiapine - stick with it though and you'll be out the other side.

anonymous-user

53 months

Friday 6th March 2020
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thatsprettyshady said:
MonkeyMatt said:
Not sure if you've started your anti-psychotics yet, but a word of caution! I've been trying to ween myself of mine after taking them for 3 years, after over six months of trying I'm still not fully off them! the side effects of quetiapine are rubbish and best avoided if you can.
I'm now nearly off all of my mental health medication and am having much better results treating it holistically
Ditto, I don't envy you coming off the Quitiapine - stick with it though and you'll be out the other side.
I was on 300mg, I'm on 50 now but just can't get off that last bit, off the mood stabiliser, anti depressants and ADHD meds, I used to rattle! No on St johns wort, a range of suppliments, high dose omega 3, and incorporated a lot of fermented foods into my diet as well as a much diet all round, so much better than meds