Posted by Zyprexa on July 11, 2012, at 22:49:15
In reply to sick and sicker, posted by b2chica on July 11, 2012, at 15:26:13
I think you need to get back on zyprexa. I've come to the conclusion that perphenazine is not the same as zyprexa. If I slow down on zyprexa or not take it but still take perphenazine I notice a big difference. The generic gets me threw at 10mg but I still need to take a 15mg brand twice a week. I'm not sure if 15mg of generic would have the same effect. Something I'm going to try soon. Its just that I have all these 15mg brand ones.
The best thing I can say is to get some 10mg samples if your doc still has some. or what ever dose you can get. I can't say for certain if I notice a difference between the generic and brand or not but seems there is a suttle one or mayby its just dose. If you can't afford the brand at least take some generic zyprexa. You can get a 90 day supply of generic at costco pharmacy, you don't even need a membership to use their pharmacy. Its about $50, not insurance needed.
If you are having troubles with weight and zyprexa, maybe it would work to take once every couple of days, just to get by. Or the other thing is if you get back on zyprexa and get stable you will have the right mind to go to a gym go on a diet and lose the weight. I know weight gain on zyprexa is awfull, but some times you have to make the sacrifice. I did for many years. Weight fluctuating over the last 14 years. It was hard to do, keeping the weight off, but it can be done. Just remember eat lots of vegies and lean protein, whole grain carbs at minumum.
What I'm saying is get back on zyprexa or generic. Your just putting yourself through too much.
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