Posted by KarenB on February 24, 2001, at 11:14:34
In reply to Re: Fearful Anticipation ? Sulpiride ?, posted by SLS on February 23, 2001, at 14:53:10
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> > However, isn't Zyprexa very sedating (even in low doses) ? What does it do about anxiety ? Improves it ? And depresive symptoms ?Jimmy,
Zyprexa would be a good choice but you almost assuredly will gain weight on it. It is very helpful with "ruminating thoughts," which I suffer from as well. Taken at bedtime or early evening, the sedation is not a factor during the day.
Ziprasidone is to be released in the US in the next two weeks but you may already have it available there, maybe under the name "Zeldox." Here, it will be called "Geodon." Sounds like a planet on Star Trek, to me. Reportedly, it has all the benefits of Zyprexa without the side effects, like weight gain. My doc says she'll call me as soon as the samples are delivered to her. I have been waiting with great anticipation for it's release - the weight gain from Zyprexa is not a side effect that I find tolerable.
Amisulpride, as Andrew suggests, holds very little danger of TD, when used in lower doses, like 50mg, 3x a day or so. This type of dose seems to be effective for social anxiety and ruminating thoughts. Being bipolar myself, it was a little too stimulating for me, causing my cycling to start up. Sulpiride, on the other hand, worked well for me when I was overseas, used in conjunction with a psychostimulant. Go figure.
Best to you. I hope you find what works.
Karen
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