Posted by JohnL on January 25, 2003, at 5:37:50
In reply to Re: Zyprexa--John L, posted by Jack Smith on January 24, 2003, at 11:52:08
Jack,
My diagnosis has varied from one doc to the next. They all say something different. But basically I would say bipolar, primarily anhedonic depression. I don't go by diagnosis anymore, because from what I have seen, the meds that end up working best for someone are often unrelated to the diagnosis. Ironically, the meds that docs THINK should work, based on the diagnosis, often don't. I think trying to match a diagnosis to a med is a strategy full of flaws. There are other ways to make med decisions.
I did try MAOIs. They made me profoundly suicidally depressed within hours. A perfect example of the diagnosis, an appropriate med for that diagnosis, and big time failure.
My cocktail for the last two years has been 20mg Prozac, 5mg Zyprexa, and 300mg Adrafinil. All minimum doses. Recently I added the herb Rhodiola Rosea.
> John L,
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> Just wondering what your diagnosis is? Do you have any psychotic symptoms?? Have you ever tried an MAOI? Just wondering and congratulations on finding a good med combo, How long have you been on Z and Prozac and what doses?
>
> Jack
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