Posted by Sad Panda on September 24, 2004, at 1:01:47
In reply to Re: Anyone used Amisulpride 200mg or higher??? » Sad Panda, posted by ace on September 20, 2004, at 22:14:36
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> > Hi Ace,
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> > I don't understand why you would want to add a second AP, wouldn't it be easier & better to just increase Zyprexa? Maybe with 5mg of Zyprexa on board you could also lower or drop Xanax.
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> > Cheers,
> > Paul.
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> Hi Paul,
> I can understand your confusion. But let me explain...when ever I take 5mg Zyprexa nocte as a single dose within a few days a depression sets in....it must just overload some system upstairs.
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> BUT, when I go 2.5 b.i.d there is no such depression. I tried this once but only gave it a 2 week trial (not enough)....
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> RIGHT at this moment, I am very seriously considering going 2.5 b.i.d. for at least a 4-6 week trial.
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> I mean, If a higher (but split) dose of Zyprexa clears up my OCD (and 2.5mg has been really great for it) I think it's better than to add another neuroleptic....
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> Tell me what you think...
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> Remeber it usually takes 2.5mg Zyprexa 4 weeks to truly dent my OCD...but like I stated before I have only given 2.5 bid a 2 week trial...i really think i might abort Amisulpride in favour of an extended trial (2-6 weeks) of 2.5 bid....
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> Does this make sense to you?
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> Thanks man, and take care,
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> Ace.
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>Hi Ace,
Sorry I was a bit slow getting back here, are you taking Amisulpiride yet?
Perhaps Zyprexa at higher doses is causing too much antidopamine activity?
Cheers,
Paul.
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