Posted by emme on May 6, 2008, at 21:20:18
In reply to Random answers to various questions, posted by Racer on May 6, 2008, at 20:44:27
> Zyprexa -- not a chance, nope, nuh-uh, no way. Sorry -- because of the weight gain, I won't even try it, not even as a temporary measure.
If by temporary one meant a few weeks, then yes indeedy, you'd certainly run the risk of weight gain. That and the sedation are why I stopped it. BUT, if you only took 4 or 5 doses to put out this emotional fire, I think you might very well escape weight gain.
Can you plan to use it for just a handful of days with the understanding that if you start gaining, you stop it? You can always stop it. You don't have to stick with an intolerable side effect. The thing is, I found it so *unbelievably* efficient at rapidly improving mood that I'd hate to see you miss out on something that could boost you out of this terrible state.
> Abilify -- tried it, with BAD results. Too much agitation, too upsetting -- and in this situation, I think that would be a Very Bad Risk, you know?
Yes, the agitation would be bad risk. But there may be ways around that. Do you think a benzo would offset some of that agitation? (I forget if you're already on one.) I know many people feel worried about taking two antipsychotics, but a dash of seroquel might also take the edge off of the Abilify - at least until your body adjusts to it. I used a little seroquel for a while to help with temporaroy insomnia from Abilify and it worked out great. Anyway, just some thoughts.
I hope you get some relief soon.
emme
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