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Posted by DanielJ on April 30, 2004, at 9:33:03
The other day I complained a bit about Zyprexa but I have to tell you that I firmly believe in it and other APs and ADs that have helped millions of people. The adjusment period can be tough and trying, but for most there is a Pot O' Gold and the end of the rainbow.
Last summer my wife and I were convinced that our 15 yr old son (now 16) would have to be hospitalized for the rest of his life. (paranoid, delusional, angry, flat affect, strange body movements, afternoon pacing for hours, no sleep, running away during the night and more not so fun things.)After 8 months on Zyprexa and Zoloft he is back in a bigger and more difficult High School getting B's and some A's, has a good friend, is jovial, taking horseback riding lessons, going fishing and leading a pretty near normal life. If you are going through a crisis, stick with your meds, if they don't work see your Dr and get them changed. It really can all work out. What about tomorrow? The future? Stick with getting today right and tomorrow will take care of itself.
Posted by ace on April 30, 2004, at 23:33:54
In reply to The Up side of Medications!, posted by DanielJ on April 30, 2004, at 9:33:03
> The other day I complained a bit about Zyprexa but I have to tell you that I firmly believe in it and other APs and ADs that have helped millions of people. The adjusment period can be tough and trying, but for most there is a Pot O' Gold and the end of the rainbow.
> Last summer my wife and I were convinced that our 15 yr old son (now 16) would have to be hospitalized for the rest of his life. (paranoid, delusional, angry, flat affect, strange body movements, afternoon pacing for hours, no sleep, running away during the night and more not so fun things.)After 8 months on Zyprexa and Zoloft he is back in a bigger and more difficult High School getting B's and some A's, has a good friend, is jovial, taking horseback riding lessons, going fishing and leading a pretty near normal life. If you are going through a crisis, stick with your meds, if they don't work see your Dr and get them changed. It really can all work out. What about tomorrow? The future? Stick with getting today right and tomorrow will take care of itself.Great to hear...and that is good advice....we all must endure, if we endure enough salvation comes....
Ace.
Posted by HappyGirl on May 1, 2004, at 0:07:24
In reply to The Up side of Medications!, posted by DanielJ on April 30, 2004, at 9:33:03
Hi:
I agree with you, .... completely. In order to get better and feel well enough to do things, it needs some 'sacrifice,' because basically those who needs APs have 'bad' case of M.I., ... to say truthfully. Then, without some sacrifices, even taking 'risk,' first of all, how can it/chemical imbalance be fixed/alleviated? In my opinion, it's well worth to be on AP with some 'unpleasant side-effects' to feel 'normalcy,' ... at least semi-normalcy to enjoy the life again, ... especially if you're a young adult.
H.G.
Posted by noa on May 1, 2004, at 6:59:56
In reply to The Up side of Medications!, posted by DanielJ on April 30, 2004, at 9:33:03
Glad to hear your son is getting a good response from his meds and is doing so much better!
Posted by man_oh_man1977 on May 1, 2004, at 21:27:05
In reply to Re: The Up side of Medications! » DanielJ, posted by noa on May 1, 2004, at 6:59:56
Hi!
It seems all to rare for someone to post and says things are great (or at least a little better.) It sounds as if your son has a good, supportive and understanding family, so kudos to you! Hope your son continues to improve - don't get too scared off if something goes a little awry... he's 16 after all! Congratulations, and I wish you and your son all the best.
Man-oh-man
Posted by flipsactown on May 2, 2004, at 0:28:47
In reply to Re: The Up side of Medications!, posted by man_oh_man1977 on May 1, 2004, at 21:27:05
Hello Good People,
It is nice to hear positive things about meds. For me, it has been a life saver. Because of chronic back pain from being struck by truck while riding a 10 speed bike over 20 years ago, I have suffered from unipolar depression. Thank God I followed my therapist's recommendation to start taking Prozac. Back then Prozac was getting a bad rap from the media and I was terrified when my therapist recommended it. To make a long story short, although I continued to suffer from low back pain, Prozac, along with a lot of different AD's over the years has allowed me to cope. Also, I am very fortunate to still be with the same therapist, seeing him on a monthly basis, which I have to say is equally as important as taking AD's. I hope your son will continue to see a therapist on a regular basis, as studies have shown that both Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and AD's together are very effective. I know it was and is for me. Sorry for long post.
FST
> Hi!
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> It seems all to rare for someone to post and says things are great (or at least a little better.) It sounds as if your son has a good, supportive and understanding family, so kudos to you! Hope your son continues to improve - don't get too scared off if something goes a little awry... he's 16 after all! Congratulations, and I wish you and your son all the best.
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> Man-oh-man
Posted by sdjeff on May 3, 2004, at 0:58:03
In reply to The Up side of Medications!, posted by DanielJ on April 30, 2004, at 9:33:03
Thanks for your post! I'm on Zyprexa and it's always good to hear success stories. My experience with it is a mixed bag, (sedation is the biggie) but it keeps my symptoms in check so I can do some things. Despite the side effects, things are better, even if by margins. How long was your son on Zyprexa before positive changes happened?
Kudos to you for being supportive.
Posted by DanielJ on May 3, 2004, at 7:01:19
In reply to Re: The Up side of Medications!, posted by sdjeff on May 3, 2004, at 0:58:03
sdjeff,
The first day my son was on Zyprexa he could finally sleep. He was not sleeping at all on Lexapro/Abilify combo for 1 mo. It took longer for all symptoms to disappear, probably around four months, including a 12 day stay for him at the crisis center, and increase in dosage from 10 to 20 mg and the replacement of Klonopin with Zoloft and a month later an increase from 50 to 100 mg Zoloft and later a decrease to 75 mg. These adjusments as you know were major events because of under or overmedication and the behavior that accompanies them can be quite difficult to deal with. I hope this helps, God Bless!
Posted by Sebastian on May 3, 2004, at 13:13:05
In reply to Re: The Up side of Medications!, posted by DanielJ on May 3, 2004, at 7:01:19
He won't get any sleep out of Abilify. If any thing mixing zyprexa and a little abilify will work. Maybe. Didn't work for me. Just for a week or two, then the anxiety.
Posted by man_oh_man1977 on May 3, 2004, at 13:47:58
In reply to Re: The Up side of Medications!, posted by DanielJ on May 3, 2004, at 7:01:19
Hi sdjeff,
After not sleeping for about 2.5 months, I was prescribed the Zyprexa (20mg). I took an initial dose which brought me down from my mania/manic delusions. The 2nd dose made me sleep for 22 hours straight. Of course, that was an "emergency" dose,
to essentially keep me out of the hospital. Subsequently it has been lowered significantly. I now take 2.5 mgs every other day, and will be off it in a week or so, replaced by a small dose of geodon. Hope it works out for you; the side effects are, in my opinion, worth it.Man-oh-man
Posted by sdjeff on May 3, 2004, at 19:58:39
In reply to Re: The Up side of Medications!, posted by DanielJ on May 3, 2004, at 7:01:19
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