Posted by SLS on October 3, 2001, at 21:54:15
In reply to Re: Trying Serzone » Denise528, posted by Mr. Scott on October 2, 2001, at 23:43:16
> No..Why? I've always avoided Antipsychotics for fear of gaining too much weight.. I am too vane for my own good perhaps..
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> Scott
Hi Scott.It seems that ziprasidone (Geodon), an atypical antipsychotic with antidepressant potential, really is free of the side effect of weight-gain. I'm taking 40mg now, a relatively low dosage. So far, I haven't noticed any increase in my appetite. I did, however, with as little as 2.5mg of Zyprexa. Many people have reported a significant antidepressant effect from it. I give you kudos for hanging in there with Serzone. Like you, I have found myself to be far less tolerant of side effects now than I was 20 years ago. It's a bit ironic, because I can afford far less to give up on a medication so quickly. I'm ready to begin a trial of Remeron. I am sure that I'm going to hate it. I don't tolerate sedating or soporific drugs very well, and I'll be pissed as hell if I gain weight. Unfortunately I don't have the luxury of picking and choosing. I guess you know the feeling.
Good luck.
- Scott
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