Posted by ChrisK on April 3, 2002, at 4:44:30
In reply to Zyprexa progress report, posted by KB on April 2, 2002, at 20:55:56
KB,
I'm glad that the Zyprexa is working out for you so far. I hope that you don't give up on it just because of the sedation. It took me several months before I adjusted to the sedation. In the mean time try taking it at dinner time. You may end up asleep for the night by 9PM but you should have a good night sleep and feel better in the morning.
I know a lot of people will start a new med on Friday so that they can battle the initial side effects over a weekend rather than fighting to work at the same time.
The only other warning is to watch your weight. It will creep up in a hurry. For me it came in the form of carb cravings. That too shall pass but it is more in terms of months than weeks or days.
I've taken 7.5 mg/day of Zyprexa for over 3 years now and I can tell you that I will probably never go off of it. I notice within two days if I miss a couple of doses. My thoughts become cluttered and dark again and I start to feel agitated.
Best of luck with the rest of the experiment. Regardless of what some people here may say, there are just as many who have seen the benefits.
Chris
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