Posted by JohnX2 on December 2, 2001, at 0:06:40
In reply to withdrawal from zyprexa, posted by crinn on December 1, 2001, at 16:51:51
I would guess it is just the combo of all the changes
happening in your body at once. Taking 1 med,
adding another and subtracting a 3rd...The Lamictal generally has few side effects.
The more common ones are stupor,slurred speech,
itchy skin. But it can *definately* cause the Effexor to start
working differently in your body, which could
cause new Effexor oriented side effects.For example, I have found that adding meds to Lamictal sometimes
gives me side effects consistent with the Lamictal
(stupor, slurred speech) and not the new med.
I think the new med changed the working of the
Lamictal.Hope it passes...
Good luck,
John> I have had clinical depression for over 18 months. Am on a bunch of meds, including effexor xr. Just stopped taking zyprexa and started on lamictal. I feel so sick. Is this withdrawal from zyprexa (10mg/day) or the new med? lamictal is supposed to have almost no side effects. I have off and on bad headaches, upset stomach, naseau, chills and just feel plain lousy. It's only been 3 days off zyprexa, on lamictal. Any insight would be appreciated!!!
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