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Posted by Zyprexa on June 8, 2007, at 11:54:38
That Abilify realy messed me up. Its been over 2 months since stoping the Abilify and going back on mega doses of zyprexa, 10-30 mg a day. Seems like its a lot less effective since the long time on abilify, 5 months(?).
Also taking glycine now, which helps with worrying.
Am feeling a lot better now after 2 months back on Z. Its been a strugle though. Compleatly went psycho. On the A, I lost a lot of sleep, and was tired all day, unable to function. Anxietys up, paranoid, staying up all night till 8 am in the morning and sleeping only 3 hours some nights. Oh, and smoked and drank a lot in order to sleep at night(morning)(couldn't sleep at night, easyer to sleep in morning).
Anyways that was my experience, similar to when I went off meds in the past. Except for the drinking and smoking.
yes I was easily irritalble on A, thought everyone was out to get me, neighbors, co-workers. Banging noises because they were mad at me. Yes voices too, the TV talked to me. Thats all I did, stay in and watch TV. The zyprexa did not even work for a while after stoping the abilify. Feared the phone. Oh, and I started donating money and other stuff?! Thats not normal for me.
Zyprexa
Posted by Phillipa on June 8, 2007, at 12:52:15
In reply to Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa!, posted by Zyprexa on June 8, 2007, at 11:54:38
Are you bipolar? Love Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on June 8, 2007, at 14:37:28
In reply to Re: Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa! » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on June 8, 2007, at 12:52:15
No? Why do you ask? I'm schitzoaffective.
Posted by Phillipa on June 8, 2007, at 20:11:35
In reply to Re: Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa! » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on June 8, 2007, at 12:52:15
Because zyprexa is used for anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar anything that needs something to calm down a person. Love Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on June 10, 2007, at 9:24:41
In reply to Re: Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa! » Phillipa, posted by Phillipa on June 8, 2007, at 20:11:35
> Because zyprexa is used for anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar anything that needs something to calm down a person. Love Phillipa
Your right! There is nothing like it!Zyprexa
Posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2007, at 19:09:33
In reply to Re: Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa!, posted by Zyprexa on June 10, 2007, at 9:24:41
What about the weight gain and diabetes caused by the med? And how would one switch from long term benzo use to zyprexa? Love Phillipa
Posted by twinleaf on June 10, 2007, at 22:11:43
In reply to Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa!, posted by Zyprexa on June 8, 2007, at 11:54:38
I wanted to second Phillipa's warning about weight gain and diabetes. From what I know, psychiatrists usually don't ask patients on Zyprexa or the other antipsychotics to expect weight gain, or to monitor fasting blood sugars and insulin resistance - but they should. It can be such a helpful drug, but I would be worried, myself, about taking as much as 30 mg. The lowest dose that you can take would be best for the long-term.
Posted by Zyprexa on June 12, 2007, at 11:23:37
In reply to Re: Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa! » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2007, at 19:09:33
Diabeties went away with the vodca. Never took benzos. Have gained a little weight, trying to lose it now. The weight started on when I quit vodca. I've gained about 10 lbs. Oh, and I practiclty quit smoking. Down to less than one cig a day!
Posted by Zyprexa on June 12, 2007, at 11:26:40
In reply to Re: Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa! » Zyprexa, posted by twinleaf on June 10, 2007, at 22:11:43
> I wanted to second Phillipa's warning about weight gain and diabetes. From what I know, psychiatrists usually don't ask patients on Zyprexa or the other antipsychotics to expect weight gain, or to monitor fasting blood sugars and insulin resistance - but they should. It can be such a helpful drug, but I would be worried, myself, about taking as much as 30 mg. The lowest dose that you can take would be best for the long-term.
Your right, over the last 3 weeks I've gone back to only 10 mg a day, with ocassional extra 10 mg pill.
Posted by Zyprexa on June 15, 2007, at 16:12:13
In reply to Re: Getting my head back on straight with Zyprexa! » twinleaf, posted by Zyprexa on June 12, 2007, at 11:26:40
Its like its not as strong now. I have these crying dreams, and the tv talks to me now, again. Has anyone else noticed zyprexa getting weak? Could it be because I quit drinking a month ago?
Posted by Phillipa on June 15, 2007, at 20:10:46
In reply to Re: 10 mg not enough now, up to 20 says doc, posted by Zyprexa on June 15, 2007, at 16:12:13
Zyprexa is your dianosis the same? Love Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on June 16, 2007, at 9:45:09
In reply to Re: 10 mg not enough now, up to 20 says doc » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on June 15, 2007, at 20:10:46
I think so. Was not told different.
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