Posted by steve on March 2, 2001, at 1:25:11
In reply to Zyprexa and side effects, posted by Michael F on March 1, 2001, at 22:39:25
> I started Zyprexa today with a dose of about one third of a 5mg tablet. Even with this tiny dose, I still experienced major sedation.
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> I am curious to know two things from Zyprexa users. Does the drowsiness go away in time? Also, what is the lowest dose of Zyprexa that anyone has taken and still benefited from it?
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> Thanks in advance to all replies!
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> MichaelI didn't find that the drowsiness did go away. What I did find is that I underwent dramatic rebound insomnia when I got off the stuff (2.5 mgs.)
I also find myself twitching several times an hour, and at times my neck seems to twist up not too badly, but it still is a damn pain. I hope to hell that it isn't dystonia, a lifelong and crippling disorder. Regulars on the board have told me they don't know that my condition exists, but it is painfully real for me. They also have taken umbrage to posts I have made to the studies of the long term effects of taking the stuff. My libertarian instincts make me believe that people should be allowed to do whatever they want to their body, but that they should know what they are doing before they do so. Something about informed consent.
btw What are you taking the stuff for?
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