Posted by SLS on February 10, 2005, at 6:27:26
In reply to Zyprexa for anxiety, depression, posted by sdb on February 9, 2005, at 7:11:52
> Is somebody using zyprexa for anxiety or depression? -
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> I have heard that there are some positive effects on sexuality (Maybe because of increased norepinephrine, dopamine transmission and alpha1-antagonism)
I've never heard of Zyprexa being pro-sexual, but it usually doesn't affect adversely sexual function. With psychtropics, however, you never know when an unusual effect will appear in someone. I believe it is 5-HT2a receptor antagonism you might be thinking of with regard to sexuality. It is thought that to block this receptor is to block the anti-sexual effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitors.Although I think Zyprexa is a good tool to work with, I don't think it should be a first line drug to treat anxiety or depression, unless these are symptoms of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. What treatments have you tried so far, and what were their outcomes?
- Scott
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