Posted by Janelle on April 1, 2003, at 23:54:31
In reply to Seroquel/Zyprexa ZOMBIE-HELP!!!!, posted by amt on April 1, 2003, at 22:08:52
Yikes, you're having a hard time. Sorry to hear this. The more common complaint about Zyprexa is weight gain.
For what it's worth, I'd say lower your dose of Zyprexa. For me 10mg was enough, and it sedated me although that wore off.
I take a *mere* 100 mg/night of Seroquel for sleep! I know people on 900 mg and you're on a hefty dose at 600.
I would say based on what you wrote, DO NOT INCREASE the Seroquel regardless of what your pdoc said - they are not Gods, they don't have all the answers. This is not a science, it's an art; trial and error.
I have also heard good things about Abilify so if I were you I'd speak up and ask for it; your pdoc should even have samples. It's the latest hot med out there; reps are touting it big time. It's worth a try since you are having such problems on Zyprexa and Seroquel.
Good luck.
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