Posted by Jeroen on October 7, 2004, at 13:37:56
In reply to Please don't give up, posted by D minor on October 7, 2004, at 12:29:12
thanks for your post, but i tryed zyprexa 5 mg, (always eating gained 10 pounds), geodon 40 mg, 20 mg, abilify 15,10,5 lot of side effects like anxiety, increase paranoia same eye problem also
i am now living witouth hope to get better.
my last attempt to feel good will be zyprexa 10 mg and AXID to not gain weight.. im not even sure this works...i lost many friends, including a possible love relationship with a girl i really like... my social life is not good, it was good, every day i wake up with a taught .. what is going on with me... i used to feel different and social, having friends
> Hi Jeroen,
> Please don't resort to death. That's a permanent "solution" for a temporary problem. I'm sure this can be fixed!
>
> When I started on Abilify I developed odd jaw movements that I couldn't control. Its part of the Extra Pyramidal side effects of antipsychotics. My doctors prescribed Cogentin (benztropine). Cogentin counters the EPS of antipsychotics and other meds. Ask you doctor about it.
>
> Are you taking an anti-depressant? Maybe you could talk to your doc about that too. Maybe make an emergency appointment and tell them how you are feeling. (I take Remeron and Wellbutrin).
>
> Best of luck and lots of love,
> dm
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