Posted by Daniel J. on September 21, 2003, at 9:16:17
In reply to Re: 15 yr old on 20mg Zyprexa, 2mg Artane, 50 m Zo, posted by sarah1980 on September 20, 2003, at 3:47:46
> The truth is probably that stabilization means at least being somewhere in-between not doing it at all and doing it non-stop. It isn't like pneumonia where you either have it or you don't. Usually these things are on a continuum and the best you can hope for is a shifting towards normal. Stabalized doesn't equal cured unfortunately. I wish your son the very best. I was on Zyprexa for a while and it was wonderful for me, though I was taking it as an add on to my SSRI for depression. It does cause incredible weight gain, however weight gain is likely preferable to any psychotic symptoms.
I want to thank everyone who replied to this message. My son is still in the crisis center but I believe he will be home soon. It is much easier to provide support when one knows what to expect. In the past he has been aloof from us more often than not. The last few days he has called us during the hours permitted and conversed as he never has before. I believe soon he will be stabilized and ready to return. We do things together that help bridge the gap between our ages like computer games, swimming shooting hoops
etc. thanks again Dan J.
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