- Anyone have experience with Seroquel? 25th July 2007
... stable without anything happening.
We switched to zyprexa and the paranoia is gone but we are still trying to ... get the dosage right. the zyprexa is a much lower dosage -- he's been on a maximum of...
- P.D.D. son is regressing WHY??? 7th May 2007
... amatically when we dropped concerta.
Hi, no my son is on Zyprexa , helps with anxiety, and it also helps him sleep....
... [QUOTE=canadian mom;2969095]Hi, no my son is on Zyprexa , helps with anxiety, and it also helps him sleep. ... sleep a night.
I just looked up the side effect of Zyprexa . Under the category of
Nervous System it listed...
... BetsyAnn;2969158]I just looked up the side effect of Zyprexa . Under the category of
Nervous System it listed...
- FDA approves Autism medication!!!! 8th October 2006
... experienced with Risperdal, Abilify, Geodon, Seroquel and Zyprexa (very bad with Zyprexa) is weight gain of 5 to 25...
... by the way.These drugs - Risperdol,Seroquel,Abilify, Zyprexa ,& Geodon- are in a class called "Atypical Antipsychotics ... although he responded well at first to Risperdal & Zyprexa he had a 50lb wt gain,developed diabetes,and began...
... basketball,running,weight lifting,etc... When he was on Zyprexa (4 yrs ago), he went from 86lbs to 135lbs between...
... a "A-typical antipsychotic", just like Risperdal, Zyprexa , Seroquel, and Geodon. They all carry the same warnings...
... just rather sluggish and he ended up hurting himself. Zyprexa was before that, great at first, but he eventually...
- help with very low functioning autistic adult 4th August 2003
... services or anything like that.
He is currently on Zyprexa but we are adjusting the dosages and the doctor doesn...
- NO MORE!!!!!! 12th July 2003
... last year: clonidine, resperdol, remeron, paxil, zyprexa , trileptal, seroquel, revia, inderal, propanalol...
- meds 29th May 2003
... grandaughter is autistic and they want to put her on zyprexa , from what I have just read they are not even done...
... My son was on zyprexa for three years, gained 40 lbs. I would never tell...
... something that said they are not done testing this zyprexa and have done no studies involving children. To me...
- risperdal??? 22nd May 2003
... My son was on zyprexa , which is similar to risperidal in what it is used ... was full. I have read about links to diabetes and zyprexa - check the web to see if risperidal has been linked...
- Luvox or other meds.. 20th January 2003
... on dexedrine, ritalin, haldol, prozac, anafranil, zyprexa , etc. All have side effects, especially zyprexa with...
- Aricept 14th January 2003
... as increase his cognitive skills. My son is also on Zyprexa , Seroquel, Celexa, and Tenex. The Zyprexa is making...
- HELP!!! 7th October 2002
... talking to her or anything, he put her on 2.5mg's of Zyprexa . He did tell me about the weight gain, and boy did ... Risperdal. Doesn't this have the same effect as the Zyprexa ? I wonder why he is insisting on an antiphycotic...
- prozac or zyprexa 15th September 2002
... My son was on zyprexa for almost three years. I have written about this ... before. Be aware that I do not know of any child on zyprexa who did not gain a tremendous amount of weight. It...
- OCD type behaviors 7th April 2002
... years old, dx pddnos, with an iq of 68. He was on zyprexa for over 3 years before I took him off because of...
- RISPERIDAL 5th October 2001
... for weight gain has always seemed to be placed on Zyprexa or diet.
Can anyone direct me to anything medical...
... a side effect from Risperidal so we switch him to Zyprexa (is very much the same) and later we learned about ... and we got really worried and that could be from the Zyprexa so we took him off ,thinking he was going to regress...
... Risperdal doesn't seem to work as well, it's called Zyprexa , mabe you can ask your Dr about it....
... anecdotal evidence that drugs like Risperidal and Zyprexa cause weight gain. My son gained 35 pounds after being ... on Zyprexa and we had a tremendously difficult time helping him ... while taking this medicine. As soon as we took him off Zyprexa , his appetite decreased considerably. We had to coax ... have read some reports that people who have taken Zyprexa for long periods had a higher chance of getting diabetes ... evidence in my son and also a friend's son who took zyprexa . Weight gain is a reality and I did not see it peaking...
... for many years - many different meds. He was put on Zyprexa for almost three years and became obsessed with food...
- medication 18th June 2001
... nos who has just come off two years on anafranil and Zyprexa . He gained a tremendous amount of weight on zyprexa ... (and anafranil contributed to that). Zyprexa made him crave food and increased his appetite tenfold...
- autism and meds (zyprexa) 23rd February 2001
... Where I work, zyprexa and risperdal are frequently used to treat those manifestat...
- RECOVERY IS LONELY (1st post- please read) 17th March 2008
... once in 2006 with hallucinations. but since I take Zyprexa . everyday,, I havent had hallucinations since 2006...
- Feeling hopeless about getting help...the voices won't leave me alone 22nd February 2008
... so they want to keep the Lithium the same. I am on Zyprexa and Abilify (cross titrating so I will only be on...
... for your concern! I am on 10 mg of Abilify and 25 mg Zyprexa , and they are weaning me onto the Abilify and off ... of the Zyprexa . My psychiatrist called me Thursday and I told him...
...
...
... and one half ago I was hallucinating. and was put on Zyprexa . since that time I have no symthoms. as long as I ... take the zypreXA EVERYDAY.....
... hallucinations under control, I am not to lower the Zyprexa , but to go up 5 mg on the Abilify. We will keep going...
... Thank you so much for caring. I am getting off of the Zyprexa slowly (well, most likely...the pdoc is telling me ... he will raise the Abilify but leave the Zyprexa the same until I stop hearing the voices). Glad it...
... Yippee!!! My dad was willing to spend $132 on the Zyprexa Zydis because I didn't have the money. I am so glad...
... for them. Hoping they will give me samples of the Zyprexa Zydis as well. Well, I need toget to work. Have a...
- Yet more diagnoses, I'm very upset, need some help 14th February 2008
... is from the meds anyway. When I was in the ER I got Zyprexa the kind that you can take in your mouth. THe foaming...
- so many meds so many side effects 13th February 2008
... Lithium Carbonate sent me into a hypo-manic episode. Zyprexa caused me to gain 20 pounds in 5 days and retain so...
- Help with cost of Zyprexa 12th February 2008
... with everyone that my MD gives me free samples of Zyprexa . every month... My insurance doesnt cover mental health ... . The cost of Zyprexa is $374.00 permonth so this saves me a lot of money...
... Yeah Zyprexa is expensive. My jaw dropped when the pharmacist told...
- bipolar disorder 8th February 2008
... feeling i had never experienced before..Im on epilum zyprexa and lexapro, they have kept me stable since that episode...
- 3rd time a charm?? Hearing voices... 8th February 2008
... Bipolar? I don't know. All I know is that I am now on Zyprexa for the voices. I am on Lithium 600mg 2x/day, Zyprexa...
... and are loved here. Your life is not screwed up. The zyprexa seems to be working for you. Don't be nervous about...
... as though you went into that.
I believe that the Zyprexa will help a whole lot with this, but check with your...
... Thank you so much! The Zyprexa was given to me in order to stop the voices. But I...
... Hi,
How long are you on Zyprexa ? I think it might be a little while before it works...
... Seaturtle, thank you so much!! I have been on the Zyprexa for about 2 weeks now. I hate being afraid of myself...
... I was in the hospital in 2006.. and they put me on Zyprexa . since then I have been stable. I believe the zyprexa...
... Caren, what are the symptoms that Zyprexa is controlling for you? Is it good for voices? It...
... it from 40 mg to 60 mg. I am slowly getting off of Zyprexa , and slowly getting onto Abilify. He is doing a Lithium...
- racing thoughts 7th February 2008
... from 10mg to 20mg several weeks ago and I take 7.5mg zyprexa ....
... impaired because of it. Currently I'm taking 7.5mg Zyprexa . I'm also finding my sleep disturbed. I wake up and ... asleep since I take 2mg clonazapam along with the zyprexa . Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated...
- Antipsychs or mooodstabilizers? 5th February 2008
... goes. The three antipsychs I tried were Seroquel, Zyprexa , and Risperdal. I have to admit I never actually took ... the Zyprexa due to a bunch of reasons.
I have not been on any...
- Desperate - how long will Seroquel take to work? 5th February 2008
... as I need to go on it as the previous ones I tried ( Zyprexa , Sulpiride, Stelazine...) stopped my periods. Thanks...
- Bipolar/ADD 4th February 2008
... I was diagnosed with Bipolar and have been taking Zyprexa , Lithium, clonazapam, prozac and now taking stimulant...
- Newly Diagnosed to Bi-Polar 31st January 2008
... a part-time position and barely making it. I'm on Zyprexa and Lithium. I feel as though I could sleep my life...
... then I find myself in a hospital very drugged with Zyprexa ... by the way I still take zyprexa every night for...
- geodon cannot lose weight 28th January 2008
... hopes that I coulod take off the weight I gained with zyprexa . Is there some conflict with the geodon and atkins...
- Help Need Advice 22nd January 2008
... I have been off of zyprexa for 1 week and still when I wake up I shake really ... will last from the withdrawl from not taking the zyprexa I wean off of it slowly before I stoped it. I just...
- a song is playing 22nd January 2008
... anyone had this happen.?.. I have bipolar 1... I take zyprexa ...
I keep thinking other thoughts to dround out...
... is mostly quiet now. I even miss the noise.
The Zyprexa has dulled the noise down. But has also, I feel, dulled...
- Peaks in depression/hypomania before they swing back up or down? 14th January 2008
... for years I had that until I started taking zyprexa and the mood swings are mild now.. Officially though ... Zyprexa doesnt treat depression.. It is for hallucinations...
- Geodon Side Effects 12th January 2008
... schizophrenia). The atypical antipsychotics (Geodon, Zyprexa , Abilify, Seroquel, Risperdal) block the action of ... effect profiles. Some people have weight gain with Zyprexa but the others are squeaky clean.
Keep in mind...
- new here 9th January 2008
... The meds i am on are lamictal,prozac, ativan, and zyprexa . I called my pdoc this morning and he said I am defenitly ... having a mixed episode so he increased my zyprexa up to 30 mg.He also gave me something to help me sleep...
... [QUOTE=Steph86;3384388]... so he increased my zyprexa up to 30 mg.He also gave me something to help me sleep...
- Lamictal: memory loss and creativity 6th January 2008
... and I cant remember from min to min.... but I take zyprexa ...
- Zyprexa Question 13th December 2007
... Hi,
I have been on and off Zyprexa for many years and come and go as I please with this ... some helpful advice to you but my experience with Zyprexa has been good with no problems in side effects or ... association with this drug. Are you certain that the Zyprexa is the problem and not another med or the effects ... of a combination of meds with Zyprexa ?:)...
... I was on zyprexa fer about 6 mnths & had a few problems w/ coming off...
... Well on Friday night i hardly took any of my zyprexa and woke up feeling shakie and sweating real bad and ... through the day, Then last night I didnt take any zyprexa and kept waking up all night so i got up and took ... sleep just dont sleep as well as when I am on the zyprexa but do not want to take it any longer i go to my doctor ... well. But had surgery and i crash so he added the zyprexa which has help so i could function but just not like...
... My shrink took me off zyprexa as soon as he could because it was doing bad things...
- Not a raging you know what... 7th December 2007
... single mindeness to get anything done fast. Skipped my Zyprexa last night and was expecting a good rush but instead...
- G.P. rx Psycho.med when pdoc. is away? 18th November 2007
... could substitute for my pdoc. in rx. my current med., Zyprexa . I have known the G.P. for a long time and have been...
- Question about seeing G.P. due to Borderline Cholestrol 14th November 2007
... high, 'Borderline' range, due to long-term use of the Zyprexa 5mg. For this, he suggested me to see the Family Dr ... cholesterol, and beyond I never get fat even on the Zyprexa . I'm always skinny and pysical fit young individual...
- help with coming off med 13th November 2007
... I have been weaning off of zyprexa for about a week now went from 5 mgs every night to...
- What Meds Are You On? 7th November 2007
... it...
In the past, I've been on Abilify, Geodon, Zyprexa , and others...can't remember them all. At one point...
- Geodon experiences 5th November 2007
... breaks through. I haven't had any problems. I took Zyprexa and Abilify prior to settling on Geodon. I think it...
- weight, geodon, wellbutrin, amongst others! 25th October 2007
... but your mileage may vary.
I put on weight with Zyprexa and was too sleepy with Abilify.
The third time...
- wellbutrin 24th October 2007
... can cause weight LOSS, unlike most a/d's. I take Zyprexa and that causes weight gain so I'm excited about the...
- trying to help my friend - antidepressant induced mania 20th October 2007
... great benefit.
I was first given an antipsychotic ( Zyprexa ) during a psychotic manic episode. Even while crazy...
... read about relatively fast responses to Lithium and Zyprexa . In my case, it took a number of weeks, but I was...
- Inpatient and left against medical advice 13th October 2007
... not you are lucid. The doctor gave you seroquel and zyprexa because *he* thinks you are bipolar.
As I said...
- Anyone know of a good mood stabilizer to go with Effexor and Risperdal? 13th October 2007
... How about depakote and Symbayx? I know Zyprexa and Dep are very effective together. Symbyax is zyp...
- clonazepam?! 11th October 2007
... stabilizers. I am afraid she will put me on depakote or zyprexa . Oh boy the fun never ends!!!
Any comments would...
- Geodome (sp) comments? 9th October 2007
... 240 mg when symptoms of hypomania emerge. I tried Zyprexa and Abilify before settling on Geodon. So far, so...
- Medication Question 6th October 2007
... As for Topomax, my mom's on it and it balances out Zyprexa (which causes weight gain) for her.
~~Paige...
- Zyprexa 30th September 2007
... What type of with draw if any I have been on the zyprexa for a little over 4 months my head is feeling a little ... get panic attacks. The reason the dr put me on the zyprexa was because when he started the zoloft I was having...
... afternoon classes). Are there any similar drugs to Zyprexa that don't cause weight gain?...
- tryin to figure all this out 30th September 2007
... given are very good. Olanzapine is commonly called Zyprexa for those in the US. It is a great drug when someone...
- Scared...Feel like I'm losing my mind 29th September 2007
... find out how you are!! bye Toni
He put my on Zyprexa and wants me to stay on it until I see the psychiatrist ... when my panic gets out of control.
I took my first Zyprexa last night and actually slept pretty good. Today...
... The past couple of weeks have been better. The zyprexa has really helped (except I hate feeling hungry ALL...
- Of all the rotten luck! 26th September 2007
... with me today. He was switched yet again, this time Zyprexa . My neighbors asked yesterday if he is on crack cocaine...
- Mixed up emotions 25th September 2007
... communication coming on. I have a prescription for Zyprexa and I'm terrified to take it because convinced things...
... Lieve, there is a very good chance that the Zyprexa will help take away the fear. It will help you to ... you than there is in the rest of us.
Try the Zyprexa ! I really think it will help. If it doesn't, you...
... to the boards! I am also in favor of you trying the Zyprexa . It really helped me. Worst case senerio you just...
- If You Got Acne From Lamictal, Please Post 21st September 2007
... TON out there and I've tried a good amount of them... Zyprexa , Lamictal (which I'm on now), Seroquel (also on now...
- New here, thank god I've found people who understand 20th September 2007
... for pain, inderal for swelling, ritalin for fatigue, zyprexa , and zoloft for bipolar. I get so tired of all the...
- Help! Meds to Halt Manic Episode 20th September 2007
... Hi
In my experience Zyprexa gets me out of a manic state quickly, but it stacks...
- I Can't Sleep!! 18th September 2007
... diabetes complications of many drugs not limited to Zyprexa , prednisone and beta blockers, for example.
It...
- Are There Any Mood Stabilizers That Aren't Horrible??? 18th September 2007
... found it to be a good med.
I believe Depakote and Zyprexa are the two worst weight offenders, although not for...
... been on several different meds....lithium, depakote, zyprexa , abilify, to name a few. 2 years ago I was put on...
- Why Be Normal 14th September 2007
... happy. Can understand though. Have just been prescibed Zyprexa 10 mg. I really don't want to be taking these.
...
... sure it was the drug was to stop it.
Started the Zyprexa last night. Feel a definate "slowness"? today. I feel...
... It has been almost a week since starting the Zyprexa . I realized today that the noise of my heart pounding...
... I am glad that the Zyprexa is helping you out and that you are giving it a fair ... to control the manic side of the disorder.
The Zyprexa is an anitpsychotic and will help with the mania but ... if you still feel the cycling despite being on the Zyprexa and Zoloft a mood stabilizer will really help. It ... stabilizer. I have heard through the grapevine that Zyprexa does have mood stabilizing effects so you might just ... To answer your question....I really think that the Zyprexa is kicking in...it usually takes a week or two to...
... almost peacefull. It's very strange.
Wow. I went on Zyprexa four months ago during an episode and had the exact...
... to suicidal thoughts and depression (don't know if Zyprexa is one of them but I will check into it)so please...
- My first new post 11th September 2007
... in terms of the weight gain, I believe Depakote and Zyprexa are two of the major culprits but, again, not for...
- Fat because of meds 9th September 2007
... Hi jules
I was on zyprexa which piled on the weight, I went off it, I lost weight ... me sleep, but the only things that work for me are Zyprexa or Seroquel. If I don't sleep, I get ill, so I keep...
- Hallucinations - Crazier than before? 3rd September 2007
... hallucinations last Oct... If you take the drug.. Zyprexa .5 mg. or more it will stop the halluncinations... ... . get to your pdoc right away...
I take Zyprexa everyday and I dont have H. any longer. at all....
- Vacation? Instability... 27th August 2007
... others I've tried, none of which have really worked ( Zyprexa , Seroquel, and a few others...). SO, I can't concentrate...
- Newbie to Bipolar - hypomania? 27th August 2007
... have bipolar 1... I am off of wellbutrin now and on Zyprexa . which works for me but doesnt treat the depression...
- I'm at my wits end 25th August 2007
... that will stop her current behavior . one med is Zyprexa ....
- My son is turning into a Zombie 25th August 2007
... over medicating him.
He is on Depokote 2000mg, zyprexa 20 mg, seroquel 200 mg and neurontin 3 times a day ... her. His pdoc I spoke to and said he will taper his zyprexa in six months.
My boss thinks the zyprexa is overkill...
... personal experiance, I would say that definitely, the Zyprexa is the cause of his tendancy to gain weight.
As...
... cram, it is definitly not the zyprexa that is causing the weight gain..i think yes its overkill...
... Hi cram
Zyprexa is the biggest weight gainer of them all, followed ... about overmedicating, but I was only ever on 5mg of Zyprexa and 100mg of Seroquel. I gained alot of weight, very...
... is definitely taking way too many meds. I was on Zyprexa for a while and it turns you into a zombie and makes...
... badgers me and I cannot take it.
He is cutting his zyprexa wafer in half tonight to wean himself down.
Today...
- Husband still depressed; failing as a caretaker 21st August 2007
... depressed. I have talked to his dr and she upped his zyprexa to 5 mg but she and his therapist both believe anything...
- Update on son 19th August 2007
... addiction.
The pdocs put him on depakote 2000mg, zyprexa ?mg and seroquel 200mg. We couldn't get his seroquel...
- anyone tried this med? 15th August 2007
... new name but it's just a combination of Prozac and Zyprexa together. Zyprexa is supposed to augment antidepressants ... have the mind that just won't stop at night also and zyprexa does wonders to calm the bipolar mind. I can't take ... antidepressants because they all make me crazy. The zyprexa is a pretty good antidepressant all by itself anyways ... suffer from guilt issues, OCD and anxiety as well. Zyprexa is good for anxiety and sleep but that's about it...
- Getting desperate to get this under control 13th August 2007
... difficulty concentrating. Risperdahl did not help, Zyprexa puts him out cold in about 15 minutes. Neurontin...
- Multiple medications. How do you know which ones? 12th August 2007
... medications are on more than one. My husband has been on Zyprexa for only 4 days now. There seems to be a change but...
- Sons new meds are Zyprexa, seroquel and depakote, comments? 11th August 2007
... it is considered a mood stabilizer. Seroquel and zyprexa are both in the atypical antipsychotic category of ... of risperdal that your son was on with seroquel and zyprexa . It often works well to use smaller dosages of several...
... Hi cram
I was on Zyprexa and it was a great drug for mania, within 6 months...
- Seroquel 10th August 2007
... The one that I know to avoid if you can help it is Zyprexa . It made me gain about 15 pounds in a month.
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