This drug was prescribed to counteract side effects which occured after one week of treatment with Risperdal. The Risperdal side effects included hallucinations, confusion, paranoia, pacing, urge to pace and continuous walk very fast (such as speed walking in circles around a dining-rooom table. I was first given a shot at the Emergency Room and then presribed this in tablet (oral form). I now ...
will my son is on trazodone 50 mg and on Abilify 15 mg and on Benztropine o.5 but he has not been on in.For about a MOUNTH. SO I DON'T KNOW
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Isabelle | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/17/2023
Condition: extrapyramidal symptoms caused by a medication
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Took 1mg twice daily for Abilify-induced akathisia. I ended up with a racing heart and panic attacks, as well as VERY blurry vision. I took 2 pills and decided I was done. It was worse than the akathisia.
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Allan P. | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/8/2022
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I have been on several medications which caused tremors and muscle spasms. I had tried Propranolol at first, which didn't help at all. My doctor put me on benztropine to see if it would reduce the side effects of my other medications and it does work for me. It's not a radical change but I can say that it has toned down the shaking. The side effects of this medication aren't too bad, all things considered. The effect doesn't last much more than 4 hours, so I have to take it 3 times a day.
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1PolarIsOkay16 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/23/2022
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I Take this for the side-effects from my Depakote which I have not been seeing any improvement. I have been on this for little over less than 2 months which my shakes and also me being unable to stand without Swain from side to side . Which makes me for anxiety while I'm out. ????
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anon | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2017
Condition: Extrapyramidal Reaction
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Drug has some really nasty side effects. I got pseudo-hallucinations on day 2 of taking this drug and memory problems/brain fog on day 3. But hey, it did make me stop twitching all over pretty much instantaneously, so points for doing the job. Not all drugs are for all people, I suppose.
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Anonymous | Female | Patient
5/15/2016
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Matt68504 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/11/2016
Condition: Extrapyramidal Reaction
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For the first time in 5 years my neck an back are not spasming to the point i could talk and drive normally. No more sedatives or muscle relaxants. I also feel more calm an not so antsy from talking my abilify. Good drug. I like it.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
12/19/2013
Condition: Other
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more alert
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no | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2013
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anixety
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BeautifulMind101 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/13/2012
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This medication has help me to be able to function and be the best I can be in my day to day life. It doesn't have very many side effects I am happy with it so far.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/19/2012
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 3.7
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BRIANNA | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
7/12/2012
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 3.3
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Lady Gen | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/17/2012
Condition: Parkinson's Disease
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The doctor told me this medication would make me sleepy,it had just the opposite efffect,I didn't not sleep for the first three days of taking it.Made me feel uptight and likeI wanted to run around the block,but what a tease because I couldn't if I wanted to-lol It has helped with the muscle spasms and tremors from both dystonia and parkinsons.I don't feel it has worked enough,but I will have to discuss with doctor on next visit.
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daffyduck | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/13/2012
Condition: Other
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helped with the spasms good and stopped the savation that I was expereiencing. I give it 4 stars
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/3/2012
Condition: Parkinsonism due to Thickening of Blood Vessel Walls
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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
3/6/2012
Condition: Extrapyramidal Reaction
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/29/2011
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/27/2011
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no change jn simtomes
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pondo | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/26/2011
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we,ve been searching for this drug for 10 yrs. after just 3 days i''ve noticed my wife doent rock, sway while standing, pace a hole in the floor. noticably less aggitation, anxiety/nervouness, shaking, tremors, sleeplessness, back/leg pain, restlessness. The change is remarkable, and it's only been 3 days! I'm getting my wife back all due to this medicine.
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crazybillbill | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/26/2011
Condition: Extrapyramidal Reaction
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After 3 days i notice that my rocking, swaying on my feet when standing, pacing circles in my floor, insomnia, anxiety/nervouseness, restlessness, and mood have greatly decressed! 10 yrs of being a guinni pig due to extrapyramidal effects from seroquel is finally over. I can leave my house without people staring cause i cant sit or stand still. What a GODSEND, I feel like i can live again :)
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/25/2011
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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I too have been using this med for 1 year, also for my Geodon. If I miss a dose I can tell, the blurred vision and muscle spasms go haywire. I still have minor spasms every so often like if I get too cold the muscles in my legs tremor. Otherwise I can say its affective for me.
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