Posted by justplainflakey on May 25, 2004, at 8:55:16
In reply to Re: zyprexa for life?, posted by Sebastian on May 24, 2004, at 11:50:28
> I'm not so sure that I would say its as addictive as coke. Its not quite the same. I realy don't know what I'm saying. But I do think zyprexa is a very effective medication. Yes I do feel like I need it. No I do not seack more and more zyprexa. I just like to insure that I always have the same effective dose, every day, because it helps me so much. I think I depend on it. have no problems taking less or wanting to take less. Except for the fact that my concentration is not as good without it, anxiety is horible(as it was before taking zyprexa). So I fully endorse the use of zyprexa(I should work for Eli Lilly). Hope I have not discoraged people from taking zyprexa. Yes I tried crack on 2 separet ocasions, only, have not touched it in atleast 4 years.. I don't even enjoy crack. Anyways keep taking zyprexa, its better than taking anything illegal. It can be stoped, if you don't mind the ill effect after you stop. Thats why I always go back and trust zyprexa.
I understand what you are saying about Zyprexa. After trying Seroquel instead for only four days I was miserable and when I took my dose of Zyprexa it felt like little bubbles in my head and then I was so relaxed. That bothered me a lot. I'm taking 5 mg Zyprexa, 5 mg abilify, and 2.5 mg alprasalam now. Before taking alprasalam I don't remember being espically anxious but if I cut back I suffer. The same is true of the Zyprexa, I want to try to stay at 2.5 mg because it makes me forgetful and physically slow and stiff. Like you, the first time I took it I felt wonderful, and now I don't know if I'll ever do without it. That wouldn't be so bad if I felt 100% better with it, but I don't.
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