- off meds 17th February 2007
... hospital on 2 occassions. He was put on lymatical, zyprexa , respriril, ativan and others I can't remember. ...
- Medications/Tegretol????? 16th February 2007
... side affects or did these work for you..
I was on Zyprexa and my hair was falling out and I was gaining weight...
... actually heard of it here in Australia.
I also took zyprexa recently for psychosis, and found a HUGE weight gain...
- Noise Intolerance / Irritability 14th February 2007
... drugs I am on makes me worse but since being on the zyprexa and tegretol I have become irritatingly irritable...
... drugs I am on makes me worse but since being on the zyprexa and tegretol I have become irritatingly irritable...
... Apparently, just brain damage:)
Lisacheckm8, I take zyprexa and trileptal and think these do make the noise sensitivity...
- I am scared, angry and lonely 10th February 2007
... same pdoc for the past 3 years?
I am currently on Zyprexa , and Vistaril, and no I have not seen the same pdoc...
- lost... 2nd February 2007
... kept trying to hang in there on different dosages of zyprexa without an anti-depressant because my nurse practitioner...
- New here - High School help? 27th January 2007
... maybe risperdal? (may gain weight, less likely to) zyprexa , bad weight gain. lithium? some, but don't know...
- anyone else relate? 24th January 2007
... something from a few hours before. I'm taking prozac and zyprexa . Is it the meds? Does anyone else feel this way...
... Michele,
I was on zyprexa when I was first diagnosed BP, and it seemed to make...
... Thank you for the replies. I've been on zyprexa for about a year now but not a very strong dose....
... Zyprexa alone is not meant for the exclusive treatment of ... to the mix. I currently take both Depakote ER and Zyprexa together and it's working pretty well thus far. We...
... I'm on prozac also not just zyprexa . I'm starting to think I may have ADHD as well so...
... feel somewhat normal. The first drug I was on was zyprexa , and its effects made me feel like I had ADD. I felt...
... I'm having major memory problems too! I also take zyprexa and prozac, and lamictal. It's worse at work. ...
... I'm having major memory problems too! I also take zyprexa and prozac, and lamictal. It's worse at work. ...
- neglected 10th January 2007
... too. It was really strong for me while I was on zyprexa and lamictal. I never could have worked then.
...
- Lithium -please help 9th January 2007
... different anti-depressants like lexapro, effexor, zyprexa ..nothing helped him...started complaining about extreme...
- New here, Bipolar mess losing spouse of 24 years 8th January 2007
... health issues that have to be considered. I am also on zyprexa which has worked wonders for me and addresses some...
- Schizo-Affective Disorder 6th January 2007
... and currently am taking 1250 mg daily, along with zyprexa which has helped. I hear alot about weight gain with...
- Can I get any info on Zyprexa-I feel the mean coming on again! 1st January 2007
... seven weeks then, wammy, I get mean again! Any info on Zyprexa . I have taken so many differ meds that I am so confused...
- Weight gain 1st January 2007
... Hi guys
Thanks for your responses. Zyprexa is the culprit which I gain weight on drastically ... to Solian as I have put on 7 kg in the last week on Zyprexa , although that is what works best for my bp. I have...
- Teen Daughter Bipolar and ADHD 30th December 2006
... medication like Ritalin. Our daughter is on lithium, zyprexa and low dose of lamictal. We would be interested in...
- insomnia and mania 30th December 2006
... sleeping tablet zopiclone fails to work, plus I am on zyprexa and tegretol. I think you should talk with your doc...
- Our Bipolar Kids ~ Finding The Light At The End Of The Tunnel 21st December 2006
... She went on to tell me that the name of the med is Zyprexa . She sounded concerned and said that she didn't know ... necessarily mean that the person had schizophrenia and that Zyprexa is used for Bipolar too. She went on to tell me that...
... Goody,, my son was on zyprexa and he was never diagnosed with schizophrenia. its...
- Unmedicated BP....can it work? 17th December 2006
... on Lithium, Gabapentin, and Celexa I think. Oh, and Zyprexa . He was taking his meds. there religiously (the staff...
- Topamax/Zyprexa Combo ?? 10th December 2006
... have experience with a combination of Topamax and Zyprexa ??
Experience??
Also, what about Zyprexa and...
... established and up to levels on either Topamax or Zyprexa ?( or both- I should also ask)? The reason why I ask ... together-Seroquel is in the same "family" of meds as Zyprexa . For me, hmmm, I'll just say it wasn't a pleasent...
- Manic medication too strong...homeopathic alternative? 30th November 2006
... and on, dont remember the first two but the last was zyprexa (which I've heard is the weakest). all off them were...
- Memory is shot... 24th November 2006
... That also sounds like me. I was on risperdal and zyprexa and I don't know what else. I slept all day, and...
- I've got a tongue tremor 15th November 2006
... 1200 mg lithium, 200 mg chloropromazine and 10 mg zyprexa with some zopliclone sleeping pills as emergency backup ... ve got my meds down to 1200 mg lithium and 5 mg of Zyprexa . Now I'm nervous to increase my dosage of anti-psychotic ... caused by chloropromazine or was higher dosage of Zyprexa the culprit? Does anybody have any advice for me...
... hloropromazine to 0 mg. Stay on 1200 mg lithium and 5 mg of Zyprexa . Then he went on holidays for 5 weeks. Found out...
- No mania, no depression, no sleep 14th November 2006
... 1200 mg lithium, 200 chloropromazine and 10 mg of Zyprexa . By sept. I was starting to taper off these drugs...
- Zyprexa? 10th November 2006
... time you are having thoughts like that
I am taking Zyprexa . ( for 6 weeks.). now and it has helped me so much ... high anxiety now that I did before taking it.
Zyprexa . is known to the the silver bullet of healing.......
... time you are having thoughts like that
I am taking Zyprexa . ( for 6 weeks.). now and it has helped me so much ... high anxiety now that I did before taking it.
Zyprexa . is known to the the silver bullet of healing.......
... occur
Question.. Are you real drousy from taking Zyprexa .? I am afraid to drive so dont take for 12hours. as...
- Jumping in 10th November 2006
... and put on Depakote.....
I jsut started taking. Zyprexa 6 weeks ago.shich has helped me so much now anxiety...
- zyprexa 2nd November 2006
... page and it will drop down a white box. Just type in zyprexa , it will bring up every post that mentions zyprexa...
... I am taking Zyprexa . and it has made a real difference in my life. I...
... stiff. but I have now idea how that is related to
Zyprexa
go to the Lilly site. to look up all the side ... are many..
Lilly drug company ... is who makes Zyprexa ...
- Bipolar/Ambien/Lamictal ..a No No? 31st October 2006
... permanent sleep help with things like anti-psychotics ( zyprexa , risperdal). Tegretol has helped a lot with sleep...
- Help with Medication advice. 27th October 2006
... I was prescribed Zyprexa . in the hospital recently. which made me feel. really...
- your experience please! 26th October 2006
... difference in me..headaches are gone now.
I take Zyprexa . so the anxiety is gone since I have been on this...
- Zyprexa? 26th October 2006
... little and I would be a staright line). My vote is for Zyprexa to be taken off the market but I am only one person...
... Hello
I thought Zyprexa was fantastic. It kept me so stable for ages. I thought...
... I have been taking Zyprexa for one month. I have no anxiety.. and love being...
- Self Destructive 25th October 2006
... past the past and love yourself.
I started taking Zyprexa . for bi-polar. and I dont have anxiety, any longer...
- Therapist Questions 22nd October 2006
... above post.
Can my MD prescribe a drug called. Zyprexa .....?. She has given me samples enough for 3 more ... prescription when or if my MD runs out of samples. of Zyprexa . I have bi-polr. I dont have mental health coverage ... . Zyprexa is $300.00 per month so my Md gave me samples. of ... Zyprexa 7.5 tablets ... It really has made a huge difference...
... above post.
Can my MD prescribe a drug called. Zyprexa .....?. She has given me samples enough for 3 more ... prescription when or if my MD runs out of samples. of Zyprexa . I have bi-polr. I dont have mental health coverage ... . Zyprexa is $300.00 per month so my Md gave me samples. of ... Zyprexa 7.5 tablets ... It really has made a huge difference...
... above post.
Can my MD prescribe a drug called. Zyprexa .....?. She has given me samples enough for 3 more ... prescription when or if my MD runs out of samples. of Zyprexa . I have bi-polr. I dont have mental health coverage ... . Zyprexa is $300.00 per month so my Md gave me samples. of ... Zyprexa 7.5 tablets ... It really has made a huge difference ... Psychiatrist for this. they are more trained. You can go to zyprexa web site and see if they have assistance for it. Your...
- Abilify - Sigh, can I ever win? 18th October 2006
... Seroquel and zyprexa has helped me. Without it I'd never sleep. I was...
- Free falling on the downwards spiral 17th October 2006
... medication after having ECT, so my doctor dc'd my Zyprexa because I was gaining too much weight. Then they decided...
- depakote? 16th October 2006
... I gained over 40 lbs on depakote and Zyprexa . Didn't like either of them. I really haven't found...
- Confused 15th October 2006
... medication, I felt better within. two days. I am taking ZYPREXA ,( treats anxiety depression.) a mood stablizer.....
- Newbie. here. just diagnosed 14th October 2006
... Polar. I dont know which kind yet.
I am taking Zyprexa .. It takes away all anxiety. and I feel so much better ... to know if anyone. has had back experiences with Zyprexa . It is very expensive. $289.00 per month. but my MD...
- Desperate for Answers 9th October 2006
... suggested that I might be bipolar. They started me on zyprexa to help with the sleep issue and as a safety precaution...
- Bipolar 7 Year Old 5th October 2006
... been much better. Right now she is on Neurontin, Zyprexa , Lexapro & all her blood pressure and diabetes drugs...
- HELP PLEASE - Bi Polar Girlfriend 2nd October 2006
... proably 8 months ago and I know she is on eppilim, zyprexa and effexor.
I am wondering if the depression...
- What Type Of Bp Do I Have???? 1st October 2006
... seems to be best for anxiety) and have been given zyprexa for night (sleep and to get me out of the hypomania...
... want the depression to hit and now that he has me on zyprexa the tears are even coming in the a.m. (5 a.m. to...
... neurontin (which does help w/ anxiety), i just started zyprexa at night for sleep and to get out of the mania, and ... much. now it's time to make bobbies and take the zyprexa (this should be a quote in some book of insanity....
... ) .
i'm currently on 1800 mg neurontin, 5 mg zyprexa for sleep, 1 mg ativan only when i need it (re: super ... sleeping about 4.5 - 5 hrs./night now w/ the help of the zyprexa .
anyway, just wanted to get your thoughts on this...
... breakdown is coming.
the doc/therapist prescribed zyprexa , 7.5 mg. a night but i don't take it because i'd rather...
... wife, employee, etc. SUCKS!!!! and i hate this zyprexa ...i took it arond 10a.m. and im drowny and usually...
- Any suggestions or thoughts 23rd September 2006
... The meds he was on were: Abilify, Risperdal, Geodon, Zyprexa , Depakote, Lithium,and Lorazepam. He was in a delusional...
- calming the mania? 23rd September 2006
... Thanks for all the replies. I'm on Zyprexa and an increase in my Xanax, I feel much better now...
- Rock Bottom?? 21st September 2006
... mention PTSD they still doubled her meds (Lamital, Zyprexa , Clonopin) would they use that for PTSD or can she...
- Help with medicine 18th September 2006
... others that are newer such as Tripleptal, Tegretol, Zyprexa , Depakote and Lamictal. Abilify is an atipsychotic...
- Lamitical Users NEED ADVICE 14th September 2006
... the last 3 years.
Depakote
Abilify
Lithium
Zyprexa
Risperdal
Geodon
Trileptal
Just to name a few...
- Tremors 14th September 2006
... tremors along with tachycardia but that was either the Zyprexa or Zoloft that they had prescribed at the time. That...
... tremors when she started on the depakote. She was on zyprexa but the dr. switched her out of the zyprexa onto the...
- Can you no longer control the anger? 7th September 2006
... will. They put him on Lamictal (200 mg a day) and Zyprexa (30 mg a day). They finally seem to e working. Yes...
- Anyone taking SYMBYAX???? 7th September 2006
... it made me feel tired. The doctor switched me to Zyprexa and prozac which is basically the same thing but a...
- What meds are you taking? 31st August 2006
... I currently take 2.5 mg Zyprexa and 10 mg prozac. I go to the doctor next week and...
... him stable. Does anyone have any experiences with Zyprexa ?
Carbotrol - 1000mg a day
Zonesamide -400 mg ... a day
Lamictal - 200 mg a day
Zyprexa - 20 mg a day
Annette...
... No experiences with Zyprexa , agarcia but hopefully someone here will read this...
... ZYPREXA is the brand name for a medication approved for the ... treatment in bipolar disorder. The scientific name for ZYPREXA is olanzapine.
Coffeegirl : You are truly providing...
... problem)
Androgel (I also have low testosterone.)
Zyprexa 2.5mg/day for a couple days then 5mg/day (I _JUST_ ... took my 1st dose)
Re the zyprexa : I've been put on it today. I've been under increasing ... call your doc!" So I did.. and she put me on the zyprexa .
Honestly I'm very scared of the sleepyness/brain...
- hurt, confused and on new meds. Zyprexa 30th August 2006
... of yours up!!! I do not know much personally about Zyprexa other than it being an atypical antipsychotic that ... your racing thoughts and rapid speech patterns and Zyprexa is also known to help with that.
Remember that ... happening with you.....so I think that adding the Zyprexa is a good move. But do keep in mind that the best ... treatment for Bipolar is using a mood stabilizer. Zyprexa and other atypical antipsychotics such as Abilify ... stabilizers but may not be enough. So see if the Zyprexa improves your symptoms and makes you feel better....
... As soon as I read that you were being prescribed Zyprexa it prompted me to write.
Early in to my diagnosis ... I was given Zyprexa . I stayed on it for just over 4 months and lived...
... things havent been good for you. Ive never been on Zyprexa so have no experiences of it to share, but i just...
... Strawberry,
Sorry, I don't know anything about Zyprexa . I just wanted to send some support your way.
...
... pills for now. I am still on Wellbutrin, but the Zyprexa will put me in a dangerous position. I am on patrol...
... I gained 20 pounds in one month of being on Zyprexa . I am not on any meds. now but I still can't lose...
- Resources/Community Housing 25th August 2006
... that just didn't work for her--until she was put on Zyprexa . This is the only drug that has held my mother. She...
- Arent antypsychotics neurotoxic... Toxic to the brain? 18th August 2006
... functioning well.
Then, I've read an article how Zyprexa (Olanzapine) prevents brain loss in schizophrenia...
... surpluses in neurotransmitters and such. I never knew Zyprexa actually prevented brain loss in schizophrenics, but...
... family, both sides.
i have taken both Seroquel and Zyprexa . the Seroquel did little to nothing for me and i took ... meds have side effects as i am sure you know.
the Zyprexa helped me for a time. i was told to take it over the ... would want to live at all.
after going off the Zyprexa , i have since managed just fine. if i stay away from ... support boards online. if you google up Seroquel or Zyprexa support forums or some such you might get onto a good...
... choice but to try them.
I'll probably want to try Zyprexa or Seroquel first. And see how things go from there...
- Think meds are making me worse 18th August 2006
... using. There are antipsychotic drugs (risperdal, zyprexa , etc) that might help. I sympathize with your situation...
- Alternatives to Seroquel? 15th August 2006
... pdoc were Risperdal, Geodon or Seroquel. Another is Zyprexa but I have heard that there is weight gain attributed ... told me that their son did not have weight gain with Zyprexa so again I think that you should ask your pdoc which...
... I found Zyprexa to be a miracle drug. It helped with everything. But ... pounds while on it. I'm not sure, though, if it was the Zyprexa or thyroid issues. My doctor feels it's Zyprexa. Zyprexa ... did anything for me, though, that's why I went on to Zyprexa .
Since then, I've switched to Risperdal, which ... night). My doctor says it's more weight-neutral than Zyprexa . Risperdal isn't as dramatic of a change for me, but ... it seems to be a great alternative to Zyprexa (and Seroquel), and is helping with a lot....
- For parents of bipolar children 15th August 2006
... Atypical Antipsychotics they may give (Seroquel, Geodon, Zyprexa ). And just becasue they administer an antipsychotic...
- Daughter is stable after 6 long years... 14th August 2006
... she has been on several combinations of psych meds ( Zyprexa , Geodon, Depakote, Abilify, Celexa). Compliance was...
- What exactly is rapid cycling? 11th August 2006
... may also need an atypical anti-psychotic (Seroquel, Zyprexa , Risperdal, etc.) or the addition of an SSRI (ONLY...
- new to bipolar 6th August 2006
... medication for about six months. First Zoloft and Zyprexa , which made me gain twenty pounds, and now Zoloft...
- Concerned About Side Effects of Meds 6th August 2006
... more....I spoke to another mom today who told me that Zyprexa is great (approved as a antipsychotic and antimanic...
... her situation, I can't much blame her. As for the Zyprexa , all I know is that there was an ad on TV awhile back ... that if you took one of the following medications ( Zyprexa was on the list) and had a heart attack, stroke, or ... may occur, but I just wanted to forewarn you that Zyprexa has been targeted as a potential danger. Whether you ... pick Zyprexa , Seroquel, or stay on Risperdal, all are atypical...
... a note on Zyprexa :
It made me gain a lot of weight, and didn't really ... was able to take off the 40plus pounds i gained on Zyprexa & Depakote....
- Frustrated 3rd August 2006
... seems like that's a big thing on these boards. I'm on zyprexa and prozac right now and was on symbyax before that...
... Never tried prozac, but I gained a lot (like 60lbs) on Zyprexa and depakote.
I'm sure there are some meds out there...
... to lose) - I gained a LOT of weight on Depakote and Zyprexa . If depakote doesn't seem to be working maybe his...
- No meds? Possible? 2nd August 2006
... dosage.
I gained a ton of weight on Depakote and Zyprexa ...and more weight from just being depressed. A total...
- bipolar nightmare 30th July 2006
... was twitching and could stop my movements. i took Zyprexa once and passed out in a restaurant. I hate being...
- Weight Gain and Meds 26th July 2006
... too have gained a lot of weight from medications. Zyprexa was the worst gainnig 30 lbs. in 5 weeks (obviously...
- effexor withdrawals 24th July 2006
... like I had 10 cups of coffee. I did much better on zyprexa but I have raging anxiety along with my bipolar 1...
- psychiatrist has given up on me 22nd July 2006
... little pink pill?'), seroquel (massive weight gain), zyprexa (zombie in a capsule), imipramine (very painful on...
... on a bench and stare at neon lights for hours (a la zyprexa and seroquel).
Also, when is the last time you...
- Zyprexa safe alone? 19th July 2006
... to take an anti psycotic with out a Dr. involved
Zyprexa is used to bring people in mania down fast. it's not...
... My wife is on Zyprexa and it doesn't help her sleep either.
I do know...
... Atypical anti-psychotics like Zyprexa are more commonly used in conjunction with a mood ... have to be combined with an atypical anti-psychotic ( Zyprexa , Seroquel, Risperdal, etc.), SSRI (Zoloft, Prozac ... manic to begin with. Another sign is if he took the Zyprexa to sleep, as your daughter did. Lack of sleep, even...
... hoping he hasn't changed his mind and realizes that the zyprexa wasn't meant to be taken for sleep! I tried talking...
- feeling "lost" now im stabilised 19th July 2006
... want to ask about trying an atypical anti-psychotic ( Zyprexa , Risperdal, Seroquel, etc.), as they're sometimes...
- Medication w/BP and Depression 18th July 2006
... risperidone (Risperdal), clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine ( Zyprexa ), quetiapine (Seroquel), and ziprasidone (Geodon)...
- I've been really nervous lately, is that anxiety? 6th July 2006
... for taking meds per diagnoised ailment, I take both zyprexa and lithium both bipolar meds and I have MDD
trg247...
- Zyprexa 1st July 2006
... My ex took Zyprexa for about 6 months. I just looked it up on the internet ... those say they got diabetes and pancreatitis from Zyprexa . Eli Lily MFR states it was disclosed as possible...
... I've seen the commercials, too. I think Zyprexa may also have caused heart attack and stroke. The ... shocking. Many atypical anti-psychotics, of which Zyprexa is one, are known to cause diabetes, as horrible as ... psychotics causing cardiovascular problems, though, just Zyprexa .
-GatsbyLuvr1920-...
... good thirty pounds within the first two months on Zyprexa . It does work for me though it has reduced my hallucinatio...
- Stopping Depakote 22nd June 2006
... have never taken depakote, but I did just up and stop Zyprexa after only a month and got twitches in my right eye...
- I finally have an answer 19th June 2006
... and Wellbutrin back in Feb. Before that he was on zyprexa , abilify, xanax and maybe something else I'm not sure ... . His doc took him off the zyprexa and added the wellbutrin and lamictal. Then all hell...
- Anyone Ever try the Sad Light? 15th June 2006
... detail a POSSIBLE change in meds for you.
I now take zyprexa for the racing thoughts. I've only been on this one...
- Could This Be the Light At the End of The Tunnel?? 13th June 2006
... said it was a second generation antipsychotic such as zyprexa or geodan, both of which he was on and had problems...
- So confused...questions??? 12th June 2006
... Tegretol, and the atypical anti-psychotics Risperdal, Zyprexa , and Seroquel. Lithium is often touted as "the" bipolar...
