Posted by twinch42085 on July 3, 2009, at 4:37:32
In reply to Re: Update on starting Zyprexa- positive results!! » jerrypharmstudent, posted by ricker on June 30, 2009, at 15:05:21
> Hi JP,
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> I take 5mgs of Zyprexa and found during my first trial back in November I felt much the same as you described.
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> When I was taking Lamictal 100mgs I felt a bit over stimulated so I asked my p/doc about combining the 2, hoping they would cancel out each others negative?
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> I'm happy to report I feel much better as the lamictal seems to provide motivation while Zyprexa guards against any potential over stimulation from the Lamictal!
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> I also take Zoloft 100mgs and should mention it took some time before I stabilized with my current cocktail.
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> Regards, Rick
Hi, I just started sample packets of 10mg Zyprexa. I cut those into quarters because I knew 10mg was too much to start out with. I have insomnia by the way :-)The Zyprexa worked like a charm! I was and still am very impressed with it. The sedation was irritating at first but went away. I am working my way to 10mg though.
I have gained weight from the Zyprexa. 7 pounds in two weeks :-/ BUT the weight gain actually benefits me because I have a very difficult time maintaining my weight due to my Crohn's Disease which causes me to lose more weight than I should. So, with that being said I gladly accept the increased appetite.
You said that 100mg of Lamictal made you feel overstimulated. I did take it in the pass, and there was one moment where I felt like I was manic. Do you still experience that well being? I had to stop treatment of Lamictal due to my insurance, BUT now I recently found that Lamictal is made in a generic form, so I am going to ask my pdoc if I could switch from Valproic Acid back to the Lamictal.
Wish Me luck,
Twinch
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