dddd: Haldol / halaparidol and Kemedrin withdrawal?

[dddd]

Hi. I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place- I'm new and this is my first post. so apologies if its in the wrong topic.

 

In April I was taking 10mg Halaparidol (Halaparidol) and 5mg Kemedrin* (see bottom of post) daily. I was also taking 200 mg of Sertraline daily.

My psych reduced the Halaparidol to 5mg daily and 2.5mg kemedrin daily In April.

 

In June she took me off both the Halaparidol and Kemedrin.

 

About 2 weeks later I started to notice severe itching, hives and insomnia. I had been taking the Haliparadol and Kemedrin for over 4 years.

 

In July I started a new job and was happy I was no longer taking the halaparidol as it made me extremely tired and I wouldn't have been able to work if I was taking it. However, the insomnia and itching was at times unbearable. I also began to get lumps that looked like insect bites on my torso and legs.

 

I tried taking different antihistamines but to be honest I don't think they did much.

 

It is now early October and I still have severe itching. The insomnia isn't as bad thankfully but the itching is awful. I've tried different antihistamines, changing my washing powder, staying away from perfumed shower gels and mosturisers etc

 

Does anyone have any advice? I know acupuncture helped in the past when I came off other drugs. But since I have moved I don't have access to it. Epsom salt baths also helped a little but I don't have a bath where I live now.

 

I have mentioned all my symptoms to my psych as I know its withdrawal and that she took me off the drugs far too quick. But her reply was that withdrawal doesn't exist. She is a horrible woman so there's no point arguing with her as she doesn't care anyway.

 

I would appreciate any advice, help, or whatever.... 

 

* From https://www.drugs.com/pro/kemadrin.html

Kemadrin (procyclidine hydrochloride) is a synthetic antispasmodic compound of relatively low toxicity. It has been shown to be useful for the symptomatic treatment of parkinsonism (paralysis agitans) and extrapyramidal dysfunction caused by tranquilizer therapy.

 

Edited October 4, 2022 by ChessieCat
CC added drug info

[Shep]

HI, dddd.

 

Welcome to Surviving Antidepressants. 

 

You mention being off the Haldol and Kemedrin since April. When did you come off Sertraline? Sertraline can also cause itching, as well. 

 

Using antihistamines may cause more problems than help in the long run. Please see:

 

Antihistamines for withdrawal insomnia (diphenhydramine, doxylamine, hydroxyzine)

 

Adding in drugs such as antihistamines may be rattling your nervous system and causing your symptoms to continue. When I was dealing with itching, I would place bags of ice on my skin and after a few minutes, the itching would stop. It was very helpful. You may find other non-drug ways of helping by reading other members' experiences here: 

 

Skin issues: hives, acne, dryness, itching etc.

 

On 10/4/2022 at 4:45 PM, dddd said:

It is now early October and I still have severe itching. The insomnia isn't as bad thankfully but the itching is awful.

 

Are your symptoms worse in the morning and then fade out as the day goes on, allowing you to sleep at night? 

 

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