Posted by Nikki (207.229.133.212) on June 19, 1999 at 02:20:05:
In Reply to: This has to end posted by DawnMarie on June 18, 1999 at 12:15:00:
On a personal note....Thorazine (Haldol) is a drug that I find most scarey! It is an Antipsychotic medication used to treat mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. It works to block dopamine receptors (a differing neurotransmitter than serotonin). Side effects include dryness of the mouth and throat, muscle stiffness, jaundice, and what is commonly known as the "Thorazine Shuffle". The shuffle is a muscular spasming or tremors resulting in a Parkinson's like syndrome. I'm sure the dosage for treating a CH is much different than that of Schizophrenia but I find the dehydration factor could be VERY problematic with CH! I don't go all out on the water treatment but I sure do drink a TON of the stuff so this could potentially be a trigger for you! Hope this helps a bit...remembered it from my psych classes. Hope you find something to make the demon go back to hell and that you can come back and tell us all about it!
*hugs*
Nikki