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Posted by jerrypharmstudent on July 4, 2009, at 18:40:35
I don't know what is worse - being severely depressed and anxious or being totally void of any emotion. That's how I feel on Zyprexa at 5mg so far. Would increasing the dosage help or am I stuck in this void of apathy? I also take Adderall which doesn't work at all since I started the Zyprexa.
Thanks
Jerry
Posted by Zyprexa on July 4, 2009, at 19:46:30
In reply to Apathy + Zyprexa, posted by jerrypharmstudent on July 4, 2009, at 18:40:35
Increasing it will make it worse. I think the anxiety is worse. You might get away with half the dose, 2.5, or half a pill, you can cut them. Or try 3.75, half a 7.5. There is quite a difference in those doses. So you might need 3.75.
Posted by ricker on July 4, 2009, at 21:15:59
In reply to Apathy + Zyprexa, posted by jerrypharmstudent on July 4, 2009, at 18:40:35
I believe I mentioned in your other post that I added 100mg of lamictal and it seems to override any potential zyprexa apathy. I am taking 5mgs as well.
Regards, Rick
Posted by Phillipa on July 5, 2009, at 0:21:28
In reply to Re: Apathy + Zyprexa » jerrypharmstudent, posted by ricker on July 4, 2009, at 21:15:59
Ricker that is really interesting seriously. Love Phillipa
Posted by Meltingpot on July 6, 2009, at 13:41:09
In reply to Apathy + Zyprexa, posted by jerrypharmstudent on July 4, 2009, at 18:40:35
Hi,
Yes I too found that too. I use it on off. I've found that if I take 10mg then leave it for five days I get some rebound motivation without the anxiety.
I'm not sure if this would continue to work if I kept stopping and starting it over a long duration. I've not taken any Zyprexa lately. I daredn't because I'm sleeping way too much already.
Denise
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