Posted by Jumpy on February 26, 2003, at 17:14:03
In reply to Zyprexa--overpresribed? YES, posted by Jack Smith on February 26, 2003, at 15:39:49
> I have to agree with the statement that zyprexa is like the prozac of atypicals, it is being prescribed for just about everything, even by GPs. Prozac is a pretty benign drug so it is not that big of a problem. Zyprexa, on the other hand, is not so benign. For many, it is an incredibly effective lifesaver but others are being given it for shocking reasons. There is a guy on the depressionforums website who was prescribed it for, get this, sleep difficulty. Not bipolar. Not schizophrenic. Just plain sleep difficulty. Wow.
I totally agree ... I know of three people who were on zyprexa who now have to deal with diabetes. With the risks of EPS/TD and diabetes/metabolic syndrome, zyprexa seem to definately be overprescribed.
Jumpy
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