Posted by ronaldo on December 11, 2006, at 16:05:15
In reply to Re: Zyprexa withdrawal - baby steps, and slowly slowly, posted by Guy on December 10, 2006, at 13:09:30
> Ronaldo, I know exactly where you are coming from. Zyprexa has the absolute worst rebound insomnia, something which is very well documented on insomnia boards. Here is a suggestion: switch to 50 mg or so of the tricyclic Doxepin. In the past, I have quit 10 mg of Zyprexa cold turkey with almost no withdrawal if I replaced it with 100 mg of Doxepin. Stay on the Doxepin for a few weeks and then begin a slow taper...you may find the insomnia less severe.
When you say a slow taper do you mean a slow taper off the Zyprexa? or do you mean quit the Zyprexa cold turkey and then taper off the Doxepin?
>However, if you're still struggling, try switching again to Remeron and weaning off of that. This has worked for me.
Again do you mean quit the Zyprexa cold turkey and then taper off the Remeron? Sorry if I come across as a bit obtuse (I probably am :-))but I need to get this crystal clear.
>Of course, everyone is different and your mileage may vary.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Guy
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