Posted by ronaldo on January 1, 2007, at 15:24:19
In reply to Re: Taking a poll - have you failed to quit Zyprexa? » ronaldo, posted by Quintal on January 1, 2007, at 14:08:47
Hi Q
Last time I came off Zyprexa I asked my pdoc for something for insomnia and he prescribed Seroquel 50 mg. It didn't work. Tried it from 6.25 mg to 100 mg and it did not work. My GP prescribed me some Zopiclone which also didn't work. Tried 7.5 and 15 mg and it did not work. In fact both these medications made my sleep worse. I used to go to sleep quickly but I would be awake at 3 am. They only gave me 4 hours sleep. At this time I was on zero Zyprexa, had been so for 3 weeks. As far as I am concerned coming off Zyprexa does something to the brain that prevents anything else from working. That's why I like to keep it plain and simple.
Thanks for your kind wishes. I think I will make it this time. Another 4 weeks and I should be a free man.
ronaldo
> >I am aiming to come off Zyprexa without any cross taper or any assistance from any other drug. It seems futile to come off Zyprexa at the expense of an extra medication to take. At present I take 900 mg of Lithium plus 3.75 mg (shortly 2.5 mg)of Zyprexa.
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> Why do you think it's futile to use another less harmful drug (in terms of movement disorders, diabetes etc.) to ease your Zyprexa withdrawal if you'd like to quit that drug ASAP because of the damage continued use could cause? I presume you're already using Lithium there for assistance as a mood stabilizer for any rebound mania or depression? So why the objection for a similar treatment for insomnia, which if untreated can trigger manic episodes? Just curious.
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> >Last time the rebound insomnia was severe. This time I hope it will be better.
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> Yes, insomnia is a major problem in many different drug withdrawals. It seems to lower resistance to stress and generally makes life miserable. Well, good luck with your taper schedule - I wish you more success this time.
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> Q
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