Question 1

is there a way to test for suspected under- or malabsorption of antidepressant or atypical anti-psychotic medication?  can all be tested the same way?

Accepted Answer

Psychopharmacogenomi: the recent introduction of testing for genetic profile and how meds are absorbed, transported &amp; utilized by the body has been of great help in recognizing and identifying patients that either rapidly or slowly  metabolize medications. so testing can shed  light on how your body handles these meds and give some guidance ( not definitive) in using meds in your case. good luck and feel better

Question 2

does the atypical anti-psychotic medication, abilify, increase the risks of seizures occuring in young adults? i'm concerned that the current medication i'm taking, abilify, may be inducing my seizures that i'm having, but when i asked the primary doctor,

Accepted Answer

Abilify (aripiprazole) : Abilify is a brand name for the drug aripiprazole.  Aripiprazole is part of a family (or class) of drugs called atypical antipsychotics.  These drugs are used to help people with a variety of conditions including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar i disorder.

The package insert for Abilify indicates that it is to be "used with caution in patients with a history of seizures...."

seizures are not among the common adverse effects of the medication. However, a drug of the same class, clozapine, was found to increase risk of seizures.  A small number of case reports have been published that describe seizures in patients taking aripiprazole.

Question 3

if er doctor prescribes an anti psychotic drug based on a few minute discussion and you end up having adverse reaction who do you contact ?

Accepted Answer

Call hotline urgent!: Serious reactions may take place quickly
if no phone response -go promptly back to er where drug was prescribed.

Question 4

if the patient have the adverse effects with the statins and fenofibtes which anticholestirol drug would be advisable?

Accepted Answer

Not much: There is not much else to choose from but some side effects are not true side effects -- please discuss this with your doctor or get a second opinion.

Question 5

is there an anti-psychotic drug that is good for paranoia and anxiety, and has minimal side-effects?

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotics: Given if you do not have metabolic syndrome, than newer generation antipsychotics are usually first line of treatment, in order of potency meaning efficacy and risk of side effects and benefits they include
risperdal
zyprexa
seroquel (quetiapine)
geodon
abilify
others include iloperidone etc
usually seroquel (quetiapine) is mid range with less effects to cause eps, td, nms
also, risk of orthostasis, dizzines, falls.

Question 6

what are some adverse effects from prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Mortality : A recent cdc report shows prescription opiate abuse as the number one cause of death in us in adolescents and young adults. Other than death, dependency leads to drug seeking, theft, poor nutrition, sleep disruption, poor academics, loss of work, legal problems, dui, loss of family and friends. Couldn't find a worse thing to do.

Question 7

what are the side effects of withdrawal of anti psychotic drugs such as risperidone / haloperidol?

Accepted Answer

Depends: After taking medications like Haldol (haloperidol) for an extended period of time, some have something called withdrawal dyskinesias when stopping those medications. This means abnormal muscle movements which should go away in time. The other problem can be a return of the symptoms which were present in the first place for which the meds were prescribed, like psychosis. Check with your doctor first.

Question 8

are there any alternative drug treatments to plavix (clopidogrel) for stroke from both carotid artery50%blockages which don't  cause adverse effects of gi bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Not really: All medications used after an ischemic stroke (cholesterol plaque rupture causing an interruption in blood flow) are treated with blood thinners. Some people are more sensitive to certain ones, so if you've had a GI bleed while on Plavix (clopidogrel), (clopidogrel) then talk to your neurologist. Plavix (clopidogrel) is usually the best, but start with aspirin 182 mg daily. If you still have strokes, then Aggrenox is the next step up.

Question 9

is it safe to make multiple anti-psychotic drugs?

Accepted Answer

If prescribed: With proper supervision and prescription from a physician trained and experienced in their use.

Question 10

when do doctors prescribe anti-psychotic drugs?

Accepted Answer

Misnomer: What you call antipsychotic drugs is merely a way to adjust a brain chemical called Dopamine.  This chemical mediates many different emotional states.   Obviously one of these states is psychosis in any of its forms.  It is also useful in some depressions.

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Is there a way to test for suspected under- or malabsorption of antidepressant or atypical anti-psychotic medication? can all be tested the same way?

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Does the atypical anti-psychotic medication, abilify, increase the risks of seizures occuring in young adults? i'm concerned that the current medication i'm taking, abilify, may be inducing my seizures that i'm having, but when i asked the primary doctor,

A member asked:

If er doctor prescribes an anti psychotic drug based on a few minute discussion and you end up having adverse reaction who do you contact ?

A member asked:

If the patient have the adverse effects with the statins and fenofibtes which anticholestirol drug would be advisable?

A member asked:

Is there an anti-psychotic drug that is good for paranoia and anxiety, and has minimal side-effects?

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What are some adverse effects from prescription drug abuse?

A member asked:

What are the side effects of withdrawal of anti psychotic drugs such as risperidone / haloperidol?

A member asked:

Are there any alternative drug treatments to plavix (clopidogrel) for stroke from both carotid artery50%blockages which don't cause adverse effects of gi bleeding?

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Is it safe to make multiple anti-psychotic drugs?

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When do doctors prescribe anti-psychotic drugs?

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