Posted by Jet Meck on January 18, 2003, at 11:35:29
In reply to Re: BP 2 +3...Using Atypical AP's -.Jet Meck, posted by denise528 on January 18, 2003, at 5:03:42
> Jet Meck,
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> How do you know that both drugs are helping you and not just one of them?
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> I often wonder when people are on more than one drug, how do they know which drug is doing what.
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> DeniseHi Denise,
That's a very good question. I never really accepted the diagnosis if bipolar until my doctor (GP) put me on Effexor XR and Zyprexa. I have always been the type to fly off the handle for the smallest things. Also, sleep has ALWAYS been a problem for me. Since taking these medications I am much more on an even keel. I too have wondered if it was both medications together or just one that I benefit from. My only complaint is it is now very hard to arise in the mornings and I sleep too much now, and I have overall less motivation. I have thought about stopping the Zyprexa to see what difference that will make. The only reason I haven't because I feel it is the Zyprexa which helps me sleep. Good question.
poster:Jet Meck
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