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Posted by jackflash2 on September 2, 2001, at 22:38:33
I was on Thorazine heavily for about two months, at 600 mg per day, and then less for about a month after that. It's been about two months since I've been off. I still can't think as clearly or as deeply as I once did. Also, I can't feel as clearly or as deeply as I once did.
Could this be brain damage? Also, has anyone had similar experiences, and how long does it take to recover from something like this? Note: I was on Thorazine against my will. It was forced on me, first in a hospital, then in an "Assisted Outpatient Treatment" program.
Thanks,
Jack
Posted by SalArmy4me on September 3, 2001, at 0:54:53
In reply to Thorazine, brain damage, and recovery, posted by jackflash2 on September 2, 2001, at 22:38:33
Maybe you could try some kind of "smart" drug like Selegiline or Adrafinil to make up for your deficits. I myself am using Bromocriptine--orginally prescribed for my depression, I am finding that it increases my ability to concentrate and my drive to succeed. For me, bromocriptine is my "smart" drug.
Posted by judy1 on September 3, 2001, at 20:27:43
In reply to Thorazine, brain damage, and recovery, posted by jackflash2 on September 2, 2001, at 22:38:33
Sorry you had to go through that. I have a similar history but developed EPS which is slowly improving. I also think time is helping my thinking, but to be sure I would suggest neuropsychological testing which showed brain deficits in my case. At the time I wanted to sue everyone, now I just want to get better. I really feel you'll have a positive outcome, but be careful of neuroleptics in the future- typical and atypical- judy
Posted by caroline on September 7, 2001, at 13:49:56
In reply to Thorazine, brain damage, and recovery, posted by jackflash2 on September 2, 2001, at 22:38:33
I was on thorazine (just 50mg) for four months 10 years ago. As a result I developed what the doctors called parkinsonism - i.e. not parkinsons but many of the milder symptoms - like my hands and legs trembling the whole time. It took about three years after discontinuing the drug before the tremors finally left me. But the key thing is, they did leave me completely. I guess maybe the brain has some ability to heal itself sometimes - depending I would guess on the extent of the damage done by the chemicals.
I do hope you find your difficulties gradually improving over time as mine did.
Best wishes
Caroline
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