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Posted by rjlockhart98 on July 8, 2005, at 19:19:58
i've just began Symbyax. Zyprexa 6mg / Prozac 25mg
I am afraid it will 'numb' me out, ill be sedated and not be myself.
I dont want to be a person thats on Thorazine, well sometimes not when my head wont shut up!
Posted by SLS on July 8, 2005, at 21:09:02
In reply to im scared to start a nueroleptic - Zyprexa 6 mg, posted by rjlockhart98 on July 8, 2005, at 19:19:58
> i've just began Symbyax. Zyprexa 6mg / Prozac 25mg
>
> I am afraid it will 'numb' me out, ill be sedated and not be myself.
>
> I dont want to be a person thats on Thorazine, well sometimes not when my head wont shut up!
I find Zyprexa to be somewhat energizing and promoting clearer thinking. Everyone is different, of course, but I wouldn't spend too much time worrying about it. If it ain't the right drug for you, move on. I do like the idea of combining Prozac and Zyprexa. However, I'm not a big fan of Symbyax - or any other combination preparations of antidepressants + antipsychotics. Why sacrafice the ability to fine-tune one's dosage of both drugs independently just to allow the taking of one pill instead of two? If you find that the combination brings you significant relief of depression but at a cost of persistent somnolence or cognitive side effects, you can always change to taking Prozac separately and add another neuroleptic that might not produce the unwanted side effects.See what happens. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by linkadge on July 8, 2005, at 21:27:46
In reply to Re: im scared to start a nueroleptic - Zyprexa 6 mg, posted by SLS on July 8, 2005, at 21:09:02
Thats what I say. See if the drugs can put you in the right ballpark, then if you do see some improvement then you can fine tune.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2005, at 23:27:18
In reply to Re: im scared to start a nueroleptic - Zyprexa 6 mg, posted by linkadge on July 8, 2005, at 21:27:46
Matt, Are you still going to take the klonopin and ativan? You might be too sedated. And restoril? Fondly, Phillipa PS Waiting for you to post that picture of the Great Matt! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk on July 9, 2005, at 7:59:05
In reply to Re: im scared to start a nueroleptic - Zyprexa 6 mg, posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2005, at 23:27:18
> Waiting for you to post that picture of the Great Matt!
That would be cool!
~Ed
Posted by rjlockhart98 on July 9, 2005, at 11:07:45
In reply to Re: im scared to start a nueroleptic - Zyprexa 6 mg, posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2005, at 23:27:18
One day i said I AM GOING to find that danm printer scanner installation disk! i tore through my room, computer area, junk closet. AHH! I found the old computer disk from 1997, but that going in the trash,
I am going to download it from its web site, its a Epson Stylus CX6400. I have to download ALOT OF files.
My doctor will is going to not refill restoril. and lower Klonopin to 3mg.
I dont take Ativan at all anymore my mom locks it up, and proably takes it, i dont know, i saw it the other day just sitting in there.
Posted by rjlockhart98 on July 9, 2005, at 11:10:29
In reply to Re: im scared to start a nueroleptic - Zyprexa 6 mg, posted by rjlockhart98 on July 9, 2005, at 11:07:45
i use a laptop now, aah the Tobisha Satillite version, its ok, makes me mad alot. My other computer doesnt have wireless internet, but it does have the great scanner connected to it. I am wondering if i could transfer it over a disk, and then post it!
Posted by Phillipa on July 9, 2005, at 19:34:50
In reply to Re: im scared to start a nueroleptic - Zyprexa 6 mg » Phillipa, posted by ed_uk on July 9, 2005, at 7:59:05
Ed he said he would! He's had plenty of time to fix whatever he said he had to fix or figure out to post his picture. Come on Matt! I know there is a face behind all your words. Please, pretty please? Fondly, Phillipa
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