Posted by Greg on October 12, 2001, at 21:57:56
In reply to Re: 15 days on Geodon and...nothing » Greg, posted by Collete on October 12, 2001, at 20:14:43
> > Collette,
> >
> > Can I ask why you stopped taking the Zyprexa? I had the same success with it, it worked immediately for me. I've been taking it for almost a year. I'm really sorry to hear the the Geodon isn't working out for you.
> >
> > Greg
> I am on 40 mg of Geodon and I did have a good day today. I will be seeing my pdoc this Mon. to decide what to do next. I have been reading so much good stuff about Lamictal that I am kind of wanting to try it, plus is it less expensive for me too. I stopped the Zyprexa ( 2.5mg) because I could NOT stop eating and I couldn't control it. I got overwhelming urges and was starting to gain weight very quickly. In amost no time I couldn't fit into almost anything I owned! ColletteI had a feeling you would say that...It seems weight gain is the reason most people give it up. It's a shame too cause it's such a successful med for a lot of people. I gained about 45lbs in 10 months on it. I talked to my psych and he started me on Topamax for both a mood stabilizer and to help me lose weight. Also, one of the other posters here helped me setup a diet and I started exercising a bit more and have managed to lose about 20lbs in the last 6 weeks.
I'm glad to hear that today was a good one. I hope you have a lot more of them. I haven't heard much about Lamictal, but I hope you'll let me know how it works out for you if you and your doc decide to give it a shot.
Greg
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