Posted by Zo on June 16, 2001, at 21:03:30
In reply to Re: WHY ARE PEOPLE RECOMMENDING ZYPREXA?, posted by JohnL on February 16, 2001, at 4:32:48
The way my pdoc (behavioral med) explained it to me, Zyprexa blocks the flood of dopamine to the limbic systems of any kind of hyperarousal -- longterm stress, that flood which so befogs the perceptions, upsets the emotions, makes the container of the self so fragile. . .And in much smaller doses than its use as an antipyschotic. Cleared my thoughts dramatically. . .after ten years of various med cocktails.
Downside: gained 30 lbs. It's now recommended to take Axid twice a day to prevent. Too late for me. . .am now slooooowly switching to Geodon, hoping for same good effect.
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