Posted by Newwife on October 30, 2004, at 17:11:46
In reply to Re: a few more things for the 2 of you. thanks!, posted by Ilene on October 30, 2004, at 16:25:25
> > thanks so much for your posts. it has been 11 days for me on both. i am finding that i am sad sometimes, not often but it that a side effect? i also take the klonopin when i feel stressed and it helps sooooooooooooo much. can you two let me know any side effects you had from the zyprexa in the first month? also, can you rate it 1-10. and lastly............did you gain weight. i am hearing horror storys about large amounts of weigt gain. thanks again.
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> Sadness could be a side effect, or it could be depression. Anxiety and depression often go together.
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> I had sedation from Zyprexa for about 3 days. Then it went away. I didn't gain any weight at first, but now I feel like a whale, after about four months. The doctors say weight gain is independent of dosage. I could probably deal with the excess weight if my ADs actually worked, or if I could tolerate exercise.
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> Not everyone gains weight, but many people do.
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> As far as anxiety--Zyprexa is near-miraculous. I'd rate it a 9 or 10. It gives me more relief than Klonopin. My excessive anxiety started during a particularly bad period (my father was terminally ill). I'm hoping I'm recovered enough to wean myself off the Z.
thanks so much for your time. i may come up with more questions soon, i would love any input you can give. thanks so much!
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