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Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 14, 2008, at 21:42:47
sorry. I took my antipsychotic candy almost an hour ago, and I'm def. under the influence.
my question is -- what is the halflife. I take 10mg. I know that I could look this up, but I'm too uncoordinated. I'm about to conk out.
last time Itook it (it's a prn) I was still slurring my words the next afternoon.
now the screen is tilted, but better than little visual hallucinations, I spose
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-Ll
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Posted by Phillipa on April 14, 2008, at 22:44:45
In reply to zyprexa zydis. silly question, posted by llurpsienoodle on April 14, 2008, at 21:42:47
Li well from what I read Half life elimination varies according to age, gender, smoking, Range 21-54 with mean of 30 hours plasma clearance 12-47 hours. Love Phillipa
Posted by cactus on April 14, 2008, at 23:45:08
In reply to zyprexa zydis. silly question, posted by llurpsienoodle on April 14, 2008, at 21:42:47
it feels like it's never going to stop sometimes, and Li I personally found the weight factor way worse on zyprexa than seroquel. Take care, it can really bomb you out for hours. It didn't sit well with me, I was a zombie. I have absolutely no idea how the hell I went to work on that stuff. Maybe try 5mg. I found it more powerful than seroquel and almost as strong as geodon (zeldox) but for me 5mg of Zyprexa = coma time.
Posted by Zyprexa on April 14, 2008, at 23:52:31
In reply to zyprexa zydis. silly question, posted by llurpsienoodle on April 14, 2008, at 21:42:47
Why take 10mg at once prn, and not 2.5mg every day or 2?
I think the half life for me is slightly over one day. The literature states 1-2 days. But its longer in older people and shorter in young.
Also why zydis? More expensive? The normal version would not kick so strongly and would be spread out more.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 15, 2008, at 9:56:57
In reply to Re: zyprexa zydis. silly question, posted by Zyprexa on April 14, 2008, at 23:52:31
> Why take 10mg at once prn, and not 2.5mg every day or 2?
I usually take abilify (10mg), but forgot to refill my prescription. I was getting strange visual effects, because I hadn't taken abilify for 3 days. (lazy noodle!) I have the Rx for times when I am dissociating like crazy and/or having intense flashbacks.
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> I think the half life for me is slightly over one day. The literature states 1-2 days. But its longer in older people and shorter in young.
>
Okay, that makes sense. It's been 12 hours and I still feel like I've been shot with a tranquilizer dart.> Also why zydis? More expensive? The normal version would not kick so strongly and would be spread out more.
I guess pdoc wanted the kick. It's probably lots more expensive, but insurance pays for it. (yay). tastes icky though. I kind of like the kick, because it forces me to go to bed. much like when I was seroquelled every night.
thanks for your input. I guess I'll have to ride this one out for the rest of the day. I don't have much planned, or else I'd be screwed! I am dizzy and loopy!
-Ll
Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 15, 2008, at 9:57:59
In reply to Re: zyprexa zydis. silly question » llurpsienoodle, posted by Phillipa on April 14, 2008, at 22:44:45
> Li well from what I read Half life elimination varies according to age, gender, smoking, Range 21-54 with mean of 30 hours plasma clearance 12-47 hours. Love Phillipa
thanks phillipa for doing that research. much appreciated. I think my IQ is down 50 points. I feel dumb...
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on April 15, 2008, at 19:16:33
In reply to Re: zyprexa zydis. silly question » Phillipa, posted by llurpsienoodle on April 15, 2008, at 9:57:59
Li feeling better now? Love Phillipa
Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 15, 2008, at 20:01:05
In reply to Re: zyprexa zydis. silly question » llurpsienoodle, posted by Phillipa on April 15, 2008, at 19:16:33
yep, feeling better.
I finally was able to pick up my abilify Rx, so I won't be needing the zyprexa tonight.
I have a lot of fine motor uncoordination all day long. I wonder if it's left over from the zyprexa?
thanks for asking :)
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on April 15, 2008, at 21:09:58
In reply to Re: zyprexa zydis. silly question » Phillipa, posted by llurpsienoodle on April 15, 2008, at 20:01:05
Li for someone so smart start making lists so you don't forget something as important as your having enough of your prescription okay? Love Phillipa I do care about you and your mental health. No sarcasm or reprimand intended just concern.
Posted by cactus on April 16, 2008, at 15:20:17
In reply to Re: zyprexa zydis. silly question » Phillipa, posted by llurpsienoodle on April 15, 2008, at 20:01:05
Li, I'm happy yo hear you're feeling better now. Take care. C
Posted by undopaminergic on April 16, 2008, at 19:23:27
In reply to Re: zyprexa zydis. silly question » Zyprexa, posted by llurpsienoodle on April 15, 2008, at 9:56:57
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> I was getting strange visual effects, because I hadn't taken abilify for 3 days. (lazy noodle!) I have the Rx for times when I am dissociating like crazy and/or having intense flashbacks.
>Have you ever tried to just relax and enjoy the psychedelic show? Many people take LSD and shooms and dissociative anaesthetics like ketamine and PCP. Some even seem to enjoy the anticholinergic delirium of Datura, Brugmansia and Belladonna.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 16, 2008, at 19:31:51
In reply to Re: zyprexa zydis. silly question, posted by undopaminergic on April 16, 2008, at 19:23:27
> >
> > I was getting strange visual effects, because I hadn't taken abilify for 3 days. (lazy noodle!) I have the Rx for times when I am dissociating like crazy and/or having intense flashbacks.
> >
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> Have you ever tried to just relax and enjoy the psychedelic show? Many people take LSD and shooms and dissociative anaesthetics like ketamine and PCP. Some even seem to enjoy the anticholinergic delirium of Datura, Brugmansia and Belladonna.I *do* amaze myself on occasion with the bizzaro things my achey neurotransmitters do to me. I just have such a close association of panic & dissociation that it's hard for me to enjoy the latter without the former.
Lately I've gotten in the habit of counting the muscle twitches while I try to fall asleep. it's kind of amusing ;)
-ll
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