Posted by DanielJ on November 5, 2003, at 7:22:59
In reply to Someone, please help me. , posted by jbec on November 5, 2003, at 0:49:49
From my brief experience with ADs and Anti-Psys ie Zyprexa, Zoloft, Abilify, Lexapro. I have noticed that there is a period of from 2 weeks to about 2-3 months before the medications take full effect. Sometimes then, profound changes occur like drowsiness nausea etc. It doesn't neccessarily mean that you should try something else. It can mean that it is time to cut back a little on the doseage. A pill cutter will do this and don't overdo it. Clip a little off the end of the pill and see what effect it has. If things improve you may want to clip a little more or less till you find the right amount. Reason? As I stated, the meds build up in your system slowly so you need less each day to maintain the ideal level. This is something that requires careful monitoring but the right number of mg in each dose in a pill has to be fixed as far as the pharmacy and mfg. are concerned but everyone is different and metabolizes differently. It is far better to try this than switch to another med that may not help at all or make things worse. Especially if the one that you are taking is working. Maois require a restrictive diet and deviations from that regimen can be risky. This is important to consider before trying them. See what your P Dr says of course. My Dr agrees with varying dosages to obtain the optimum level. Good luck to you!
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