Posted by HappyGirl on August 14, 2004, at 10:19:16
In reply to Re: To Happy Girl. » HappyGirl, posted by BRC on August 14, 2004, at 9:11:32
Hi:
In the beginning of Zyprexa tx, around the fall of 2001, I took the 2.5 mg. Zyprexa mainly for my utltra-rapid cycler, dysphoric manic(rageous form of manic phrase once awhile) and my 'super' sensitivies to the words and noise(even chirping of birds in my backyard). In the beginning of Zyprexa tx., I experienced VERY sedative feelings next day even I took around 10 p.m. before the bed. But, this 'zombi' feeling went away about 2-3 wks.(I can't remember the exact time-phrase due to the length of time). I kept taking a 'tiny' amount of Zyprexa for about one year, ... but I changed its dosage to the 5 mg. as my system started to accustomed to the Zyprexa. This time on the 5 mg., I didn't feel 'zombi' next day. BTW, I've been on Lithium 900 mb. t.i.d. from breakfast to the bed-time and working well as mood-stabilizer along with A.D.s.As for a weight-gain, I never got any pounds from taking the Zyprexa, but only problem I got for the first few months on the Zyprexa was 'sleepiness/sedation' that went into, some days, until noon-time. But, one 'GOOD' benefit I got from the Zyprexa was my 'main' BP II problems went away with time. I'd say it took,... however about one and a half year or even two years when I felt 'good/functionability' about myself.
In my expereince, most of those psycho.meds. particularly, Anti-psycho.med. seems to need 'time' to get a satisfactory result. Then, needs 'patient,' 'faith' and 'trust' on the meds. which you're taking. Particuraly, you need to work with your pdoc. persistently, but in amicably way in order to find a right med. comb. Because, keep in mind, even an expert pdoc. doing a tough job on rx. a right med. combo. We are not only one who is frustrating on this regard but even the pdoc. doing a tough job in helping, 'tough' M.I. cases, like us.
In my case, ... he's a GREAT pdoc. with terrific personality, but he wants me to *listen* to him. I normally comply with my pdoc., but sometimes it's NOT easy emotionally when I want to get other form of med. However, I always show a great respect, admiration and first of all, *trust and faith* on his practice. That works out very well, thus I believe my pdoc. keeps helping me in every possible way he can.
H.G.
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