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Posted by HankW on January 8, 2003, at 15:45:09
I am trying to find out how long it takes zyprexa or risperdal to take effect and end a psychotic break. I am interested in average time and shortest observed/plausible time.
For a control I would also like to know how long an untreated psychotic break can be expected to last.
Thanks,
Hank
Posted by melinda on January 11, 2003, at 17:12:13
In reply to zyprexa/risperdal time to onset of relief, posted by HankW on January 8, 2003, at 15:45:09
Hi Hank,
I take Zyprexa for paranoid schizophrenia.
The medication started helping after a few days, but it took a month or so to notice a big effect. First the paranoia went away, then the voices. I had to take off school for a semester and cut back my hours at work for a while. After about 3 months I was able to resume my normal work hours, then after about 6 months I started classes again. I still have some symptoms, but they are manageable provided I take my medication as prescribed and don't drink excessively.
As a control, I went unmedicated for 10 years and had symtoms the entire time. During that time I heard voices, thought the US Army was plotting against me and that a famous person had an elaborate surveillance network set up to watch me. The psychosis can last a very long time if left untreated, as I found out.
-melinda
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