Antipsychotics

As part of an ongoing treatment study of co-occurring bipolar mania and cannabis abuse in adolescents, we obtained bi-monthly urine toxicology screens using the Status DS™ immunoassay. It was noted that the first five subjects initially tested negative for tricylcic antidepressants (TCAs) but all five tested positive after being treated with topiramate or placebo and quetiapine. All of the patients denied using TCAs, but were forthcoming regarding their drug use. A quetiapine trough blood level was also obtained on the same morning that the urine toxicology screens were performed and the results paralleled the TCA toxicology findings, i.e., when subjects showed quetiapine in their serum (5.1 to 85 ng/ml), they tested positive for TCAs. However, when two of the subjects were non-adherent to their medications and their quetiapine levels were undetectable, their toxicology screens were negative for TCAs. After these two patients were encouraged to take their medications and had detectable quetiapine levels, they once again tested positive for TCIt looks like Seroquel will show up as a positive for TCA panel.

It is for Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

Yes. Using a stimulant--Adderall, Ritalin (methylphenidate), Concerta (extended release methylphenidate, and others--along with the atypical antipsychotics (such as Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Ability) is often done, usually if aggression is present with the ADHD or if mood symptoms, such as bipolar symptoms are present. There can be side effects associated with this combination; this usually occurs when one or the other is removed or started. (in the realm of motor movements--known as dyskinesias). Folks on a stable combination don't usually have this problem. This problem particular problem goes away once doses are adjusted. Most folks don't experience this particular side effect.

The recommended max dose for an adult according to the British National Formulary is 20mg daily any more than this can be viewed as an over dose. in children the recommended max dosage is also 20mg daily max but only in acute cases and 10mg daily is more usually the max prescribed dose. The LD50 (dose that kills 50% of the time) is 100mg per kilogram

I have mixed these two medications together in injections hundreds of times in the past thirty years of being in the psychiatric nursing field. It could be that I've just been lucky all those times but it seems unlikely.

Haldol is a "Heavy Tranquilizer", usually given to people suffering Schizophrenia or a psychotic episode. It is intended to slow down imagination/creativity areas of the brain, but impairs the entire brain in doing so.

Compared to "Mild Sedatives" such as valium, xanax, etc. Haldol is about 10-50 times more powerful, but doesn't slow down the body as much as the brain, leading to shakes and poor muscle/motor control aka "Haldol Shuffle". Good answer!. I'd like to add that Haldol (or haloperidol) is also used to treat Tourette's Syndrome. And Xanax (alprazolam) is more of an anti-anxietal than a tranquilizer (I'll leave you to guess how someone somewhere actually made that distinction).

From all I've researched mixing the two can be very dangerous. Some quacks prescribe you anything without a thought' just to collect there BONUS from the manufacturer at the expense of the innocent.

in my experience it did not, but Seroquel is notorius for restless leg syndrome or a side affect called Akethesia.

Some people get sensitivity to sunlight when they take Seroquel. It makes me burn faster, but I never used a tanning bed so I don't know about that.

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Dopamine

The Canadian Pharmacologists Association states, not recommended for children under the age of 15. Though some people have used it, the amount of horrible side effects and chance of developing Parkinsons Disease, I would not suggest using this drug. I know of a 5 year old girl who took this drug and when it did not work, she had to keep taking it because you can not just stop taking it cold. The child now has a severe tick in her neck and shoulders.

I suggest using a behavioral therapy before medication a child. I had warned this mother, yet she went ahead anyways, thinking it would ease her difficulties in parenting, now the child is harmed for life.

Nothing.

Ketone, amine, ether

yes

Unusual movement (especially of the face or tongue).

• Constipation.

• Dry mouth.

• Rash.

• Loss of strength.

• Extreme tiredness.

• Water retention leading to swelling of the hands, ankles or feet.

• In the early stages of treatment, some people may feel dizzy or faint (with a slow heart rate), especially when getting up from a lying

or sitting position. This will usually pass on its own but if it does not, tell your doctor.

This from manufacturer

Quetiapine Fumarate: AHFS Drug Information Positive symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, hostility, ... Although the efficacy of quetiapine for long-term use has not been established in ..... Not known whether quetiapine is distributed into milk in humans

yes, medications disrupt menses...make sure you notify your physician and us birth control because pregnancy also stops menses. Seroquel is not compatible with pregnancy according to the PDR.

no

Adults

An initial dose of 50 mg every 4 weeks is recommended, increasing if necessary by 50 mg increments up to 200 mg every 4 weeks.

Subsequent monthly doses should be assessed on the individual patient's response. If, for clinical reasons, two-weekly administration is preferred these doses should be halved.

In patients with severe symptomatology, or in those who require large oral doses for maintenance, higher doses may be required

Risperdal (risperidone) was FDA approved to treat psychotic conditions, such as schizophrenia. Moderate doses are now being used by physicians/psychiatrists to treat bipolar disorder (sometimes along with other medications, as well).

yes it has helped me a lot I am taking 50mg of Zoloft and 500 mg of seroquel haven't had a panic attack or depression since I have been on the 2 but you should know that it may be different for everybody nobody's body works the same

The administration of ginkgo biloba with clonazepam reduce the anticonvulsive effects of benzodiazepines. this is due to a neurotoxin.

methyl pyridoxine found on the ginkgo biloba seeds will provoke convulsions.so is not recommended the used of ginkgo biloba on patiens with epilepsy who are taking a medication that contains benzodiazepine like clonazepam.

No.