Posted by JohnL on July 24, 2001, at 2:09:28
In reply to Re: Prozac plus Zyprexa Research, posted by Roo on July 23, 2001, at 7:46:39
> Did I hear somewhere that most people gain weight
> on Zyprexa (a concern of mine)?
> John, did you say it also helps to combat sexual
> side effects of the prozac?
Hi Roo,
Yes, Zyprexa is famous for weight gain. However, in my own experience, it levels off at about 6 to 8 weeks. I gained 10 pounds almost immediately, but since then have lost it all without even trying.There is a cool trick to deal with the weight gain. Simply drink a large glass of water before meals or before snacks. That's it. Zyprexa tends to make you feel hungrier than you really are, and hungrier more often than you really are. Just fill the tummy with water and that way you can easily battle the false appetite thing and eat whatever you want whenever you want.
For me Zyprexa has been sexually friendly. I believe that is for two reasons, though both are just theories. One is that it blocks the serotonin receptors that are involved in sexual dysfunction. The other is the I believe low doses of Zyprexa stimulate dopamine, which is beneficial for sex.
JOhn
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