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Old Jul 10, 2007, 10:55 AM
Cheri Cheri is offline
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alexandra_k said:

- some consumers are very much opposed to anti-psychotics. they report that they sedate them and they do not like that.
- some consumers are very much in support of anti-psychotics. they appreciate the sedation.

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Not all anti-psychotics are sedating (Abilify, for example), and others can be taken once a day at bedtime (Seroquel, for example) so the sedation aids sleep but wears off by morning.

I imagine there are cases where certain anti-psychotics are prescribed specifically for their sedating properties, such as in the case of manic or aggitated psychotic states, and it could be argued that this is done for the sake of staff trying to manage patients' behavior, but it is also done for the protection of the patient, who could be a danger to him/herself and others.