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Posted by morel1 on February 22, 2004, at 18:05:19
Hey guys,
Was on on 2.5for two weeks then 5 zyprexa for 3 weeks for obsessive thoughts - made me into zombie so got off within 4 days and now cant sleep. Anyone find these effects go away. Anyone relate? I'm also on effexor xr 150mg for three weeks now. Is giving erectile difficulties. Could be combo of meds. Will this go away when Zyprexa out of system. Any help would be appreciated guys. Thanx
Posted by morel1 on February 22, 2004, at 18:53:44
In reply to NO SLEEP AFTER GETTING OFF ZYPREXA ANYONE????, posted by morel1 on February 22, 2004, at 18:05:19
> Hey guys,
> Was on on 2.5for two weeks then 5 zyprexa for 3 weeks for obsessive thoughts - made me into zombie so got off within 4 days and now cant sleep. Anyone find these effects go away. Anyone relate? I'm also on effexor xr 150mg for three weeks now. Is giving erectile difficulties. Could be combo of meds. Will this go away when Zyprexa out of system. Any help would be appreciated guys. ThanxOH yeah - anyone know effects of effexor and alcohal - at times drinking to the point of drunk
>
Posted by DanielJ on February 24, 2004, at 13:15:44
In reply to Re: NO SLEEP AFTER GETTING OFF ZYPREXA ANYONE????, posted by morel1 on February 22, 2004, at 18:53:44
Zyprexa, normally given for schizophrenia, also induces sleep in many patients. For people that are bipolar or have serious depression it can also help by reducing delusional or obsessive thoughts. It is normally given in small doses to those patients like 2.5 mg or less. Taken at night it can cause psychological dependency after some time because of its relaxing effect. Zoloft can also work well for eliminating obsessive thoughts and reducing anxiety. If taken in the evening it can help some patients sleep while in others it may not work or could have the opposite effect. Ask your Dr or Therapist if it could replace Zyprexa in your situation. All the best of Luck! PS Zoloft can take several weeks before it has the desired effect.
Posted by ace on February 25, 2004, at 20:22:16
In reply to Re: NO SLEEP AFTER GETTING OFF ZYPREXA ANYONE????, posted by DanielJ on February 24, 2004, at 13:15:44
Zoloft can also work well for eliminating obsessive thoughts and reducing anxiety.
Zoloft is the weakest of the SSRIs for OCD and anxiety- this has been shown in many clinical trials.
However it may work for some...
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