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Posted by Bob12 on January 8, 2012, at 15:00:13
Hi,
I have been taking 17.5 mg of Zyprexa for around 10 years. My main problem is the sedation- I do not mind the weight gain.I still suffer from anxiety, OCD, and paranoia. I take 0.5 mg of ativan per day as well.
I am considering adding Latuda to the mix, 40 mg. Does anyone have experience with Latuda or an opinion about whether trying to add it to the Zyprexa is a good idea?
thanks
Bob12
Posted by Bob12 on January 8, 2012, at 15:02:46
In reply to Adding Latuda to Zyprexa, posted by Bob12 on January 8, 2012, at 15:00:13
Also - does anyone know the cost of Latuda 40 mg per day per month?
thanks
Bob12
Posted by Zyprexa on January 9, 2012, at 11:31:46
In reply to Re: Adding Latuda to Zyprexa, posted by Bob12 on January 8, 2012, at 15:02:46
belive its somewere in the vacinity of the price of zypexa. All the new APs are the same price. Around 1000 to 1500 for 90 days.
Posted by phidippus on January 15, 2012, at 17:50:34
In reply to Adding Latuda to Zyprexa, posted by Bob12 on January 8, 2012, at 15:00:13
What antidepressant are you taking to treat the OCD? Latuda could worsen your OCD.
Eric
Posted by SLS on January 16, 2012, at 10:00:10
In reply to Re: Adding Latuda to Zyprexa » Bob12, posted by phidippus on January 15, 2012, at 17:50:34
> What antidepressant are you taking to treat the OCD? Latuda could worsen your OCD.
What is it about Latuda that you think would worsen OCD?
Thanks.
- Scott
Posted by phidippus on January 16, 2012, at 18:26:58
In reply to Re: Adding Latuda to Zyprexa » phidippus, posted by SLS on January 16, 2012, at 10:00:10
Too much serotonin suppression leads to an increase in OCD symptoms. Zyprexa is noteworthy for its 5ht antaganism and adding Latuda will only antagonize more seratonin.
The trick to treating OCD with an antidepressant and an antipsychotic is balancing serotonin increase with dopamine decrease.
Eric
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