Posted by HappyGirl on September 23, 2004, at 0:11:25
In reply to Zyprexa - how long does it take to work??, posted by pretty_paints on September 22, 2004, at 9:35:09
Hi:
>>>> I was on 5, then 10 in hospital and now my doctor increased it to 15. But the thing that worries me is that I noticed a real difference to my thoughts when I went up to 10, the very next day! But this time, I havent noticed anything. I feel so low now, it feels like nothing is gonna work. <<<<
--- It sounds to me like TOO much 'Zyprexa' efficacy in your system. If you're feeling well on the dosage, 10 mg., then you'd better to say on this dosage. It's absolutely NOT true the 'higher' dosage,the 15 mg. is more helpful. Rather, it's harming your moods.
In my recollection, at the beginning of the Zyprexa therapy(with other meds.), it was 2.5 mg. to start and went up to the 10 mg. when I noticed my depression got WORSE, more depressive moods. The 2.5 mg. was EXACTLY for me, but went up to the 5 mg. and stay on this dosage thereafter. It's been for awhile for me to get 'full' effectiveness, in my case, erasing/wiping out most of my bothersome symptoms associated with Bp II with ultra rapid cycler.
In my suggestion, try to stick with the dosage where you feel better and comfortable.
H.G.
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