Posted by rod on April 1, 2004, at 12:32:58
In reply to Re: The TD myth » rod, posted by AMD on April 1, 2004, at 12:01:25
> This is what I'm talking about : 6% applies to mixed/elderly population, not middle aged, otherwise healthy adults.
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> Nonetheless, even at 6% -- what about the increased risk of alcoholism or suicide for those who do not take medication? Bipolar kills in other, much more dangerous, ways. So perhaps we should say "watch out for the dreaded TD! but also watch out for waking up in the middle of a highway after drinking too much if you don't take the proper medication"
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>Sure, you are right. The people who need it, should take it. But, it shouldnt be prescribed as a first line treatment for uses other than psychosis and schizophrenia in my opinion. If there are alternatives, one should consider them first. Mood stabilisers, anticonvulstants etc. Even I take an AP, Amisulpride for depression, because its one of the few things that somewhat work for me. TD at my low dosage is not really an issue. But I often see patients who get an AP prescribed before they try something else like sedative ADs. In hospital for example. Many people got APs for anxiety etc. Thats wrong in my opinion.
Roland
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