Posted by Caedmon on April 10, 2006, at 1:48:05
In reply to Oh please...... » Caedmon, posted by ed_uk on April 9, 2006, at 19:05:28
LMAO, Ed, I just reread the article and you're right, the references to Prozac were more than subtle. I wonder if one of the authors is on Eli Lilly's payroll.
Read the next article linked from it, on bipolar disorder:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/87/99356.htm"your doctor may want to add Prozac or another antidepressant"
"In about 30 percent of manic-depressives, lithium smooths out the periods of mania but it doesn't control the episodes of depression. If this is your problem, your doctor may combine Prozac (or another SSRI) with lithium."
"The newest drug to be approved is the schizophrenia drug Zyprexa (olanzapine), which was approved in March 2000 by the FDA for the short-term treatment of acute manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Research suggests it provides better control of symptoms than Depakote." [What odd wording. Article is dated to 2001; I believe Seroquel is now the new kid on the block.]
"Zyprexa caused a few side effects; those that were reported included dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of strength. However, the FDA cautions that life-threatening pancreatitis has occurred in some adults and children." [You forgot metabolic syndrome and stellar weight gain - by far the biggest complaints.]
"Conclusion: We've seen how lithium and Zyprexa can be of great help in the treatment of manic-depression, especially early in the course of the disease."
That amused me. Hope it does you.
- C
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