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Re: On Lithium 900 mg and Zyprexa 2.5 mg » ronaldo

Posted by ed_uk on January 23, 2007, at 16:04:50

In reply to On Lithium 900 mg and Zyprexa 2.5 mg » ed_uk, posted by ronaldo on January 23, 2007, at 15:35:20

Hi Ronaldo!

>Day 13 on 2.5 mg; drop down to 1.25 mg on day 20. Do I really need to go so slowly?

Although I can't be sure, going slowly certainly isn't going to do any harm and it IS *likely* to be beneficial. Rapid discontinuation of Zyprexa is like a shock to the system.......a very bad shock. It can be very difficult to withdraw from an antipsychotic after long term use.....as is the case with most psych drugs.

>5 mg Valium to counteract the rebound symptoms

That's ok, so long as you only take it occasionally. If you start taking it regularly you could have diazepam withdrawal to deal with - NOT a pleasant thought! Extreme mental and physical tension come to mind.

Regards

Ed


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