Posted by med_empowered on June 17, 2007, at 18:04:19
In reply to 20 mg zyprexa, tired and hungry.., posted by Zyprexa on June 17, 2007, at 13:33:45
Antipsychotics in general cause lethargy (b/c of the dopamine blocking) and often sedation (if, like zyprexa, they have a sedative action in addition to the D2 blocking). I don't know if anything will fix this for you. You might do better on a lower dose or possibly adding in metformin to prevent the metabolic "issues" with zyprexa; tiredness might be counteracted with Provigil or possibly low-dose Ritalin, but I that's not always a good idea (plus, its expensive). I personally wouldn't mix two or more antipsychotics; the combos are unpredictable, and generally you're running a higher risk of side effects, such as tardive dyskinesia and akathisia, than you are with just one neuroleptic.
Do you need an antipsychotic? Other medications might be able to help with some of your problems w/o all the side effects associated with the neuroleptics.Good luck.
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