Posted by musico on November 5, 2005, at 14:19:41
In reply to Re: Zyprexa Weight Issues, posted by med_empowered on October 31, 2005, at 17:19:30
Thank you med_empowered, for such an informative reply. I did not mention that I am also taking 100 mg of Lamictal, along with the 10 mg Zyprexa before bed. I take the 50 mg of Zoloft and .5 mg of Rivotril in the a.m. My hunger is tapering off a bit since I added Zoloft so one can only hope that I can avoid gaining any more weight (I've gained 8 lbs in a month).
The metobilic issues that you mentioned around Zyprexa concern me. My psychiatrist had me do a bunch of blood work and such before I started last month. She plans on keeping a close eye on everything, I'm very lucky to have found her as she goes beyond the call of duty to help me with samples (Zyprexa is EXPENSIVE!), phonecalls to home when needed, and is always available by pager.
Since Zyprexa is working so well for me, no mania (had to add Zoloft for the low side only - which btw has caused the other per usual dreaded - anorgasmia so next I will be address that before the weight gain lol) I am hesitant to stop at this time...Christmas travel back home always sends me for a loop so I'm gonna sit tight until January before switching, if need be. By then I'll be able to really have a good look at whether the weight gain is out of control, have more blood work done, and my mood after major stressors (my parents are ill so Christmas is not going to be easy...)
Sorry for MY long post. Just very grateful for your time and information. I am filing it away to consider with my doctor's advice. Take Care!
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