Posted by ed_uk on June 15, 2005, at 16:59:41
In reply to Navane for anxiety? Scared to try it., posted by 4WD on June 14, 2005, at 23:22:01
Hi Marsha,
>I'm scared to try it.
1mg thiothixene (Navane) is a low dose, probably 'equivalent' to about 0.5mg haloperidol (Haldol). Has your pdoc prescribed 1mg to be taken once daily?
Low doses of typical antipsychotics such as Navane, Haldol and perphenazine are sometimes an effective treatment for severe anxiety. High doses are used to treat schizophrenia. High doses can be very unpleasant, as Declan pointed out. High doses are not generally appropriate for the treatment of severe anxiety. Although side effects are much less likely to occur with low doses, tardive dyskinesia may occur after regular long-term use.
>Has anyone had experience with this drug or know anything about it?
What would you like to know?
>Today my pdoc prescribed Navane 1 mg.
Have you taken it?
RE side effects. Navane can sometimes cause akathisia (restlessness). If akathisia occurs, you might have to take an extra dose of Klonopin until the Navane wears off.
Kind regards,
Ed.
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