Posted by JohnL on August 25, 2001, at 6:34:09
In reply to Buprenorphine or Olanzapine? help!, posted by Zo on August 24, 2001, at 19:44:15
> Okay, all you PBabble brains. .I need help!
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> Choice 1:
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> I had such an unusal period of feeling normal, safe and calm after my recent appendectomy -- tons of Vicodin -- that pdoc is suggesting Buprenex.. . .
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> OR
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> He suggests a return to Zyprexa, (which also felt GOOD but was SO fattening,) . . .this time pretreating w/300mg Axid 2x daily to see if that will help get my head out of the refrigerator. . and adding Glucophage if it doesn't,
>Just my opinion, but my vote would be to return to Zyprexa and do all you can to battle the weight gain. For me, both Prozac and Adrafinil have counteracted the weight gain completely. I do still have cravings for sweets, so I have to be very aware when I reach for a snack to try to keep it healthy, low cal, and low amount. And at mealtime, I have to purposely eat a normal serving and not give in to the temptation to go back for more.
Both drugs apparently have good potential for you. But of the two, Buprenorphine has the greater risks and potential problems later on, such as tolerance, pooping out, addiction and withdrawal. It is a drug better suited for short term use.
John
> The surgery has really put my Intuition on the fritz, and I'd so appreciate your feedback.
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> Any thoughts? Will bupe make me nauseous? No hurling!
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> Thank you kindly,
> Zo
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