Posted by Cindylou on September 20, 2001, at 15:14:18
In reply to Re: Going off Zyprexa ..can you help?, posted by ChrisK on September 19, 2001, at 4:28:11
Hi Chris,
Do you know if Geodon augments SSRIs like Zyprexa and Risperdal are supposed to do? I am just about to try Risperdal to augment a small dose of Prozac that has pooped out on me.I did take the Risperdal for one day, and I don't know if the side effects can kick in that fast or not, but I ate the entire night long. It was amazing and disconcerting -- normally I have no appetite and don't even think about food.
I was going to wait a couple weeks before trying it again since I'm trying out a vitamin/protein program right now. But if Geodon can augment the Prozac, that might be a better way for me to go.
Thanks,
cindy> Have you tried Geodon (Ziprasidone) yet? It works similarly to Zyprexa without the weight gain. I found it to be much more activating though. I would take it in the morning and still not get a good nights sleep. From the mood standpoint I didn't notice a big difference between the two. The Geodon kept me calm and my thoughts pretty clear.
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poster:Cindylou
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