Posted by SLS on February 3, 2012, at 17:54:05
In reply to Re: Thinking of Zyprexa » SLS, posted by tensor on February 3, 2012, at 14:33:36
Zyprexa can work like magic for manic or schizoid psychotic presentations. In an emergency, it is the go-to drug. For unipolar depression, I don't know how it compares to Geodon. I have never seen a study designed to compare them. Geodon does have SNRI properties that might contribute to its antidepressant effect. For most people, Geodon does not produce cardiac side effects. If someone is suicidal, Zyprexa is probably the better choice. Otherwise, I would choose Geodon so as to avoid the metabolic side effects of Zyprexa. In my experience, the AAPs exert an antidepressant effect during the first week. You don't have to invest months into one of these drugs before coming to a conclusion regarding its therapeutic potential.
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