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Re: Zyprexa or Amisulpride? » SadSuzie

Posted by KarenB on July 20, 2000, at 12:35:59

In reply to Calling Andrew B (and other babblers), posted by SadSuzie on July 15, 2000, at 16:23:47

> I've been considering trying a combination of amisulpride and adrafinil. However, having read Karen and Kerry's postings on their tremendous success with Zyprexa, I am tempted to approach my psy about the possibility of a trial. Any thoughts on these med combos? What is the difference in Zyprexa and Amisulpride?
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> A quick reminder: I have social phobia, ADD, and atypical depression Tried a multitude of ADs. SSRI’s are a nightmare for me and I've had my "best" results with MAOIs.
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> Your input is greatly appreciated.
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> ss
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> p.s. I’ve had my thyroid thoroughly tested and all results fall right in the middle of the normal ranges.

Suzie,

In my opinion, Zyprexa is GREAT in it's mental benefits but it is almost guaranteed that you will gain weight during therapy. It would be very unusual if you didn't. So, it's up to you how important that will be. If you are thin and could stand to gain a few pounds, it could be very nice. Call me vain if you will but fitting into jeans like a sausage does not do much for my mental/emotional well being. I recently lost the weight I had put on from uneffective meds and am right where I want to be. Because of this, I opted to stop the Zyprexa and start Amisulpride which is working better than I even imagined.

There is a new drug that is supposed to be just like Zyprexa, minus the weight gain and should be approved very soon (?) When that happens, it would be an option for me.

For the time being, I have found Amisulpride to be a superior med, for whatever is wrong with me. I take it with Adderall and Adrafinil and am feeling more sane, stable and "well" than I have in a long, long time.

Hope you are doing well.

Karen


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