Posted by SLS on December 7, 2004, at 9:04:15
In reply to Is low dose Zyprexa safe - I am scared to take!, posted by anneL on December 6, 2004, at 22:43:52
Zyprexa does not normally make people feel like zombies. In fact, many people report that it makes them think more clearly. You might experience some sedation or sleepiness during the first week, but it should dissipate. I was very reluctant to try Zyprexa when my doctor first suggested it. Older drugs in this class are known to cause abnormal movements, some of which that can be irreversible. However, such things are very uncommon with Zyprexa, and I became convinced that the risks of having these things happen was extremely low. I currently take Abilify and find that it helps a little for depression and anxiety. With Abilify, you must accept that you might actually experience an increase in anxiety and restlessness early in treatment, but most people report that this disappears within the first few weeks.
I don't think you should worry too much about Zyprexa. Hopefully, you won't be in the minority of people who react adversely to it.
Good luck.
- Scott
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