Posted by Emme-V2 on October 7, 2011, at 19:18:35
In reply to Is Zyprexa used for depression without bipolar?, posted by Laney on October 7, 2011, at 12:14:54
> Just curious and if you can point to some resources to show this. I don't know what else to call it. (The depression)
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> Does it cause weight gain like Nortriptyline?
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> Thanks so much,
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> LaneyI can only offer my personal experience. Zyprexa obliterated depression and suicidal thoughts and feelings for me within a few days. I couldn't believe it. It was utterly unreal.
The downsides of course were an equally instantaneous and impressive weight gain (I couldn't believe it!) and horrible sedation even at a low dose. There was no way I could live with it. But some people can tolerate it. YMMV.
I think it might make a great emergency drug if someone is in crisis; pull them out of the worst of their hell and then think about other options for longer term treatment. Just my $0.02.
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