I've had AP withdrawal before (it's another one of those one's doctors like to call a "discontinuation syndrome" to pretend it isn't withdrawal) but it's not even CLOSE to alcohol or opioid withdrawal IME.
It wasn't from Chlorpromazine ('cause I only take it like once or twice a week, sometimes less) but from Quetiapine (Seroquel). I think very severe insomnia was the worst symptom, although I had this bizarre one of extreme, excessive, uncontrollable crying. I wasn't sad, though. Like, I didn't feel sad or depressed at all, but could not stop crying for no reason, sometimes for several hours at a time.
It also has a whole, host of potential side effects such as tardive dyskinesia( the one I described in my post against Thorazine) and high blood sugar( you are you not a type 1 diabetic) and the list of potential side effects is mind boggling. The common, uncommon and unknown is incredible and the list on Drugs.com in particular( they are reputable) and so are many other sites. Also it has a more complete list to click onto.
The side effects are more common in women and many only could affect them. Also the longer you take. Believe it or not I care about others.
Many doctors especially the over worked underpaid and under appreciated( Due, a least in part to the way the government run system in your country does or doesn't work. Yes my countries medical care system has many flaws also. But, doctors in many countries don't care, don't know, don't want to scare patients into not taking needed meds, and other reason usually related to laziness, not caring, or in some countries or areas or hospitals their policies on keeping patients ignorant of the side effects.
I am not saying don't take it. I am not a scientologist, lol. Besides I am for people getting and using proper meds for their condition(s). But not blindly endangering themselves. Take what is needed but understand the risks; especially with meds that are created to alter severely a person's brain chemistry.( Yes I know so many do but certain drugs like; Anti psychotics and anti depressants, can really mess with your brain and potentially most other parts of your body in some cases.
I am saying you should know, research and look out for the symptoms of the potential side effects of your meds. My meds are more straightforward and not as complex. Besides you have a whole host of medical issues as you have openly discussed.
My, concern is your lack of concern. The list of potential side effects you should be aware of especially as a woman and using it long term. All I am saying is you should research and know your meds besides morphine for example which is mostly more straightforward in regards to side effects like addiction, and plain high abuse potential( remember how some people always seem to run out)?
Also my main concern is people recommending, if even in a subtle way meds that have potentially horrible and in some cases horrible and irreversible side effects. If you check around and especially on; drugs.com( easy to remember), and click on the even longer list of side effects which besides the sheer number some could be really awful like tardive dyskinesia.
I am not saying or suggesting you stop your meds or alter them but to aware of the potential side effects because usually unless it is a narcotic, a benzo, amphetamine, barbiturate, or some other drug with abuse potential, the doctors don't disclose and in many cases don't know or some not even care.
Once again educate yourself and monitor the side effects. That is not really medical advice so much as using common sense. Also be careful about or don't make recommendations, or even subtle ones.
What you do think I can't read between the lines? Do I know that we all have lapses in judgment?
This makes me so mad.
I know another person who's been on ritalin, hydrocodone & klonopin for damn near 15 years & then their doctor just decided recently "oh we need to take you off your klonopin cause you're on an opioid so it's dangerous".
It's complete hogwash. Taking low doses of both an opioid & a benzo isn't inherently dangerous.
Now if you're abusing copious amounts of both, there could be some risks. But doctors don't give a shit about facts & seem to be just following orders (from somebody) to take away people's medicines even though they've been on them for years & have never had any problems.
I swear there's some agenda to make sure americans are constantly stressed, anxious, in pain & over all miserable. It's really disgusting.
Just because something is addictive or can cause dependence doesn't mean people shouldn't have access to it. Sugar is addictive but I don't think billionaire food companies are gonna be forced to stop using it (or high fructose corn syrup) any time soon. Same with alcohol, gambling, porn, fast food, cigarettes, etc.. etc... Apparently it's okay to be addicted to these things but god forbid you need an opioid or a benzo to help you function. Then suddenly you're a "criminal" with a "drug problem" who "needs help".
Healthcare in the US is so fucking ass backwards & cruel. I hate it.
This is a problem that didn't really exist in past decades. It was more of a problem of blind ignorance and lack of research. Now in recent years and decades, where there has been plenty of research and they now know better than ever before, they are doing ridiculous and dangerous things to people.
Especially the most vulnerable and those in need of certain meds; but they are being put on ineffective and many that are ineffective and dangerous and can have permanent consequences and definitely can cause shorter term issues.( days, weeks, months, years) along with permanent damage.
Then this nonsense of taking people off benzos suddenly. Hello, ( not you, them, know full well what could happen). 15 years, ah wouldn't they have a tolerance and if it was going to endanger them wouldn't these 'possible' cross pharmaceutical issues, have shown up let's say about 15 years ago or some time close.
Yes, there are multiple agendas at work, and none of them are good and quite frankly most are sinister in nature.
Instead of a measured response; we all the sudden have a crisis or crises on our hands and Big Brother wants to goose step in and tell doctors and the medical professionals how to do their jobs., under the threat of: Imprisonment, losing their licenses( most only know how to earn a living as a doctor.
That's why they have to do well in high school, to go to decent college and do well and pass the(MCAT) and do well to get into a medical school 4 years. Then residency which is at the bare minimum for GPS 3 years but average 4-5 or so years. Then many specialized surgeons 2-3 or so years.
A bunch of lying politicians, whom the vast majority have less medical knowledge than many on here; suddenly they know what is best?
What do they need to be a politician: Be a certain age, a citizen(not sure anymore), maybe live somewhere they represent, maybe no felonies but not always. I love the story of a guy elected sheriff who was a convicted felon and couldn't legally own a gun. Maybe that would be fine in England, but in America?
They have also weaponized the legal system and law enforcement to carry out their mostly twisted self serving agendas.
Also many in Congress pass laws that exempt themselves from the very laws they force on us. Insider trading is legal if you are in Congress, aka the people who make laws and whom so many have gotten rich by exploiting the loopholes they give to only themselves. That also includes aspects of the Healthcare system.
It is disgusting and there are countless examples of the misery they cause, knowingly or at best willful blind ignorance which is the same IMO.