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Posted by Zyprexa on June 17, 2007, at 13:33:45
What do I do?
Posted by Zyprexa on June 17, 2007, at 14:23:48
In reply to 20 mg zyprexa, tired and hungry.., posted by Zyprexa on June 17, 2007, at 13:33:45
I took an Abilify, and less hungry and tired. see how long this will last.
Posted by Phillipa on June 17, 2007, at 16:21:31
In reply to Re: 20 mg zyprexa, tired and hungry.., posted by Zyprexa on June 17, 2007, at 14:23:48
Maybe a combo of the two would well for you. Love Phillipa
Posted by med_empowered on June 17, 2007, at 18:04:19
In reply to 20 mg zyprexa, tired and hungry.., posted by Zyprexa on June 17, 2007, at 13:33:45
Antipsychotics in general cause lethargy (b/c of the dopamine blocking) and often sedation (if, like zyprexa, they have a sedative action in addition to the D2 blocking). I don't know if anything will fix this for you. You might do better on a lower dose or possibly adding in metformin to prevent the metabolic "issues" with zyprexa; tiredness might be counteracted with Provigil or possibly low-dose Ritalin, but I that's not always a good idea (plus, its expensive). I personally wouldn't mix two or more antipsychotics; the combos are unpredictable, and generally you're running a higher risk of side effects, such as tardive dyskinesia and akathisia, than you are with just one neuroleptic.
Do you need an antipsychotic? Other medications might be able to help with some of your problems w/o all the side effects associated with the neuroleptics.Good luck.
Posted by Zyprexa on June 18, 2007, at 11:37:58
In reply to Re: 20 mg zyprexa, tired and hungry.. » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on June 17, 2007, at 16:21:31
Yes, trying that now. 10 mg zyprexa and 15 mg abilify.
Posted by Zyprexa on June 20, 2007, at 10:53:38
In reply to Re: 10 mg zyprexa, 15 mg abilify » Phillipa, posted by Zyprexa on June 18, 2007, at 11:37:58
Its all in the trash. No more for me.
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