Posted by JohnL on August 22, 2001, at 16:47:28
In reply to Re: Stimulants take how long to work? » JohnL, posted by KarenB on August 22, 2001, at 6:58:18
Hello Karen,
Why Zyprexa and not Geodon? Well, I'm doing fine with Zyprexa. I guess if it ever poops out on me or something then Geodon would be the next logical place to look.I did have stunning weight gain when I first started Zyprexa. By that I mean I am skinny and tall and can eat as much as I want of anything I want and never gain any weight. But in two weeks I gained almost 15 pounds, which for me was absolutely stunning. But slowly that initial weight gain started to back off, and I am now down to my original baseline weight. I think my body somehow adjusted, partially, but in addition I snack much more carefully now. I do get some wicked sweet cravings. I do give in and eat the sweets I crave, but I only eat small amounts and then stop. For example, I could crave glazed donuts and could easily eat 3 or 4, but instead I will have just one and be happy enough with that.
I agree with you that Sulpiride is the best of them all. Actually, I haven't tried that one, but I was on Amisulpride for a while and it was the best. I understand they are similar. Either one I think is better than Zyprexa. But I had terrible insomnia, and that's why I switched to Zyprexa. Zyprexa seems almost as good as Amisulpride, but not quite, but it gives me good sleep. From time to time I might have a temporary sinking spell. When that happens, I have found that one dose of 25mg Amisulpride lifts me right back up in about 3 hours and then I'm fine for weeks.
I'm happy to hear you are doing well. I send you my best wishes that it shall continue and get even better.
John> Hey John,
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> Why Zyprexa when there's Geodon? Haven't you experienced weight gain from Z?
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> Good to talk to you again...
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> BTW - Adderall is my choice. Adrafinil didn't work for me but it may have been the wrong combo of meds at the time. Any combo with an SSRI has been a bad combo for me. More depression, no energy - sluggville... then the occassioanl mixed state which is espescially ugly.
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> I am Bipolar and have to be careful with stimulants, or I will cycle RAPIDLY. My current mix, which is working (for now) is Neurontin (extreme low dose - 500mg day), Geodon, Adderall and Valium. Oh, and Aricept for concentration problems caused by my illness. I feel pretty good right now and it's been a long time. Hope it stays that way.
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> Speaking of Geodon, (stay with me here...) I still think Sulpiride is superior to any neuroleptic I have taken. I may switch back and have it sent from the Philippines from my doc there. Geodon, when my insurance runs out, is insanely expensive here in the US.
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> KGB
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> KarenB
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