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Originally Posted by waves
I think it would be better if you went to the ER if you are that uncomfortable.
The only DIY alternative I can see is:
-- suspend Latuda (pdoc will prolly d/c it anyway -- at least halve it if you don't want to skip it)
-- take Benadryl, provided the pharmacist confirms it is compatible with ALL your meds. This drug is used in emergency treatment of akathisia.
Benzos are unlikely to help with akathisia -- different neurotransmitters involved. Not much is likely to help unless the Latuda is at least reduced if not stopped.
======= BENADRYL DOSING
If you have taken Benadryl before, and know that your body finds it sedating, then take a 50 mg first dose, otherwise just take 25 mg.
-- Subsequently, take 25 mg every 6 hours for a day.
-- Then try shifting the doses further apart -- 8-10 hours.
I am so sorry I didn't catch this yesterday!
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I wish I knew about the benadryl yesterday...
I was dry for 3mo following s/s attempt, then very rarely 1-2 beers thereafter.
Being absolutely miserable, having nothing to slow me down, knowing that my husband can drink an 18pk a night if he's in the mood (6 beers in the fridge) I texted him that he needed to pick up beer on the way home. I had taken down the sign on the fridge with big bold red letters reading "NO BEER!"
The poor thing! After a long hard day's work he comes home to
THIS. It's GOT to be scary to watch someone with akasthisia. And I was talking ragtime. He needed the beer more than I did and he drank it.
I had 4 beers, slept for a little bit, but was back up around 2 or 3 cleaning the bathroom.
I will try the benadryl. I hope it makes a dent.
The sign is back on the frige.
Kay