Posted by Greg on August 17, 2001, at 10:46:21
In reply to Re: Just started Zyprexa with Prozac » ChrisK, posted by Collete on August 17, 2001, at 9:32:04
Collette,
I've been taking Zyprexa for about 10 months and it's been a great med for me. It has really helped with the racing thoughts and my sleeping as well. I felt the benefits from it very quickly, within a few days. I've had some additional stress in my life over the last month or so and started to feel a little manic again. A few days my psych added Topamax to the mix and that seems to have done the trick. I feel a lot calmer and am sleeping thru the night without waking at all. He says I may experience some cognitive dulling at first from the Top, but it will pass. I'm still at the minimum dose.
I take my Zyprexa about an hour before bedtime. Just curious, how long have you been on the Prozac and how is it working out for you?
Greg
> > Collete,
> >
> > One of the best things about Zyprexa is that you should know within a week just how you are going to react to it. You will probably get some initial sedation from it so take it after dinner and get a good nights sleep. Low doses (like 2,5 mg) seem to work great for sleep and anxiety which may be caused by other meds like Prozac.
> >
> That's good to hear.
> I took my pill last night (along with other meds that I take & which the pdoc said I should continue for a while),but found my mind racing anyway when I tried to fall asleep.
> I will try taking the Zyprexa much earlier tonight. What time do you suggest? Thanks, Collette
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