Posted by ace on November 11, 2003, at 20:24:02
In reply to Re: Zyprexa for severe depression?, posted by Bananafish on November 11, 2003, at 9:45:05
> I also have Bipolar, and have taken Zyprexa to bring manic episodes under control, but never for depression. It is a very sedating drug, and I tend to think it would worsen depression.
I have to disagree...I believe it usually makes depression better, esp if taken with another serotonergic AD. For some, it is a stand alone AD like Risperidone (this drug can really work great for depression). I agree, it is sedating, but this usually wears off. But, I have seen some wonderful responses from Zyprexa- for depression, OCD, bipolar etc...
Are you taking any antidepressants? I think antidepressants and mood stabilizers are what you probably need.
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