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Are Antipsychotics Too Much to Prevent Panic Symptoms?08/21/2008 |
I am currently being treated for SLE. I am in a flare with lupus myositis. My Prednisone dosage has been increased from 4mg to 15mg daily. I am one of those folks who become almost a maniac on increased dosages. Since I am also required to be on bed rest, she suggested I call my psychiatrist (being treated for lupus related depression) for anti-anxiety medications. He said that anti-anxiety medicines weren`t going to be as effective as an anti-psychotic and has prescribed an anti-psychotic. I am wondering if this would be overkill? I have never taken this type of medicine before and just wanted to be sure.
Both antipsychotics and some mood stabilizers have been used to prevent prednisone-induced manic symptoms. A history of previous manic symptoms on prednisone suggests one of these treatments be used to prevent any difficulties.
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Nicholas A Votolato, RPh BCPP Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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