Clopixol secondary effects (schizophrenia)
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Hello! I have schizophrenia. I took 1 injection of 200 mg of Clopixol each month, that is about 6,6 mg/day, but I have stopped taking it. I read on the internet that the minimum dosage is 4 mg/day. I have stopped the treatment without passing through a period of time of taking the minimum dosage. Was that too abrupt? I also read on the web that the negative secondary effects of any anti-psychotic (including Clopixol) increase if one stops the treatment abruptly. I am asking you this because I have noticed that the secondary effects (intense itching, frequent urination, increased appetite, increased salivation - especially during the sleep - , sexual dysfunctions) are still there, despite my stopping of the treatment. I would like to for know how long will I have to put up with these secondary effects?
Please help me.
Thank you.
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ileana
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Won't anyone reply to me? I have a serious problem and I explained it in detail. I guess noone wants to reply to me because of my strange name. I admit, I am Romanian, I wasn't aware that that is a guilt and I am no worthy of a reply. But if your reply is: go talk to your psychiatrist forget it! I have quit my treatment for good, I feel excellent except for the side effects. Please reply.
ileana
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Aspinan ileana
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Hi Ileana, why have you decided to stop your medication? Chances are your schizophrenia will return.
You shouldn't stop or taper down unless you are doing this under supervision of your psychiatrist.
Thecsymptoms you are experiencing are no doubt due to coming down too quickly.
I don't know how long you will experience these secondary effects but perhaps it is worth you going on the 4mg a day and then taking medical advise on coming off but my guess is that they will suggest you stay on the medication.
Please take advise from professionals.
Neil