Posted by phidippus on October 23, 2012, at 15:16:45
In reply to BIPOLAR I ON ZYPREXA + SAPHRIS, posted by DORY72 on October 22, 2012, at 21:52:27
>NOW SUPER SLEEPY AND FLAT
Well, you're on 20 mg of Zyprexa and 10 mg of Saphris, which is going to make you very sleepy and flat.
>AFTERNOON RESTLESNESS
May be Akithisia caused by the 2 antipsychotics you are on. Ask your doctor for some Propanalol or Cogentin or Artane.
>AND WORRY ALOT
Rumination is usually a symptom of depression or anxiety. Antidepressants are usually the best medication for these.
>WILL IT EVER GET BETTER??????
Yes, it will as long as you dedicate yourself to your treatment. You have a life long illness which requires maintenance.
What worries me is you're not on a mood stabilizer. Being on a mood stabilizer could help with your mood swings and help keep you from getting really high and really low.
Have you tried Lithium?
Eric
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