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Posted by MarkVV on January 16, 2009, at 15:46:14
I'm just wondering which antidepressants are safe to take that won't induce Akathisia?
I had this reaction from metoclopramide and I'm afraid to get on any meds that would do the same...
Thanks for the help
Posted by Phillipa on January 17, 2009, at 0:31:16
In reply to Antidepressant that won't induce Akathisia?, posted by MarkVV on January 16, 2009, at 15:46:14
Which ones have you tried if I might ask? Akathesia is inner restlessness feels like coming out of your skin is this what you're describing? Phillipa
Posted by MarkVV on January 18, 2009, at 14:37:58
In reply to Re: Antidepressant that won't induce Akathisia? » MarkVV, posted by Phillipa on January 17, 2009, at 0:31:16
Exactly. It was the most horrifying thing I ever experienced in my life. I almost felt like I was buried alive. I would feel an intense urge to move and when I moved, I felt extremely tired.
I never been on any antidepressant. This was triggered by metoclopramide and I believed it was Prochlorperazine (for nausea) both at separate times.
I want to control my anxiety and depression but i'm terrified of going through that hell again.
Posted by SLS on January 22, 2009, at 9:02:41
In reply to Re: Antidepressant that won't induce Akathisia?, posted by MarkVV on January 18, 2009, at 14:37:58
Hi.
I'm surprised that no one else has helped you out with your questions and fears.
Generally, akathisia is a side effect of antipsychotics and not of antidepressants.
Briefly, akathisia with antidepressants is an infrequent to rare occurence. It seems to occur more with Prozac than some of the others. However, this is still a low-probability side effect. I would not be afraid to try anything your doctor gives you as it relates to akathisia. However, if, in the unlikely event that it does emerge, you already know what it feels like, so you can stop the offending medication immediately.
It is indeed possible that you are more sensitive to akathisia than the average person. So be observant as you progress from drug to drug should that be necessary. Please know, however, that some drugs produce anxiety during the first week or two in some people. You must be able to distinguish simple anxiety versus akathisia so that you don't abort a drug trial prematurely.
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by desolationrower on January 23, 2009, at 1:00:28
In reply to Antidepressant that won't induce Akathisia?, posted by MarkVV on January 16, 2009, at 15:46:14
i don't think it is commonly studied, but if i had to guess, mirtazapine or bupropion would be good choices to try
-d/r
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