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Posted by SheilaC on June 21, 2010, at 16:36:39
Saw my doc today. Even though I have been feeling pretty stable on 300mg Lithium, I have gained 10 lbs in the past 2 weeks! My doc is not pleased. He is thinking of switching me over to Geodon. He feels that in the long run I won't have the weight gain issues.
Does anyone take Geodon for mood stabilization? Does it help with slight depression?
My main issue has been inappropriate rage issues. I cannot take Lamictal and didn't get much out of Tegretol or Trileptal.
My doc is really wanting me to lose weight now that I am considered obese.
He wants me to take 40mg of Geodon in the morning along with my tiny dose of 5mg Adderall.
Then at night he wants to me take 50mg Seroquel along with Klonopin for sleep.
Will 40mg of Geodon help? I do not want to go back to my awful, mean, bitchy self.
Posted by Christ_empowered on June 21, 2010, at 17:18:22
In reply to Low dose Geodon?, posted by SheilaC on June 21, 2010, at 16:36:39
I wouldn't do it, just b/c of all the "tardive" syndromes associated with antipsychotic use (both newer and older ones). You have tardive dyskinesia, tardive dystonia, tardive dementia, tardive psychosis, tardive tics, tardive gait...it just goes on and on.
Although tardive dyskinesia gets all the attention, I'd be worried about tardive psychosis. There's some indication that one reason people on long-term antipsychotics "need" their meds is b/c brain changes caused by the pills means going off of them results in problems more severe than what they had before using the medication. That kinda sucks.Have you tried depakote+metformin? therapy? supplements?
Posted by SheilaC on June 21, 2010, at 17:29:17
In reply to Re: Low dose Geodon?, posted by Christ_empowered on June 21, 2010, at 17:18:22
Depakote put the weight on me, which is why I agreed to try Lithium from my old doc.
I do worry about the kidney problems and other long term issues with lithium use.
Posted by Phillipa on June 21, 2010, at 17:54:02
In reply to Re: Low dose Geodon?, posted by SheilaC on June 21, 2010, at 17:29:17
Sheila an old babbler from here takes geodon and she's thin as can be. But no other antipsychotics or mood stabalizers. Phillipa
Posted by jade k on June 21, 2010, at 21:28:55
In reply to Low dose Geodon?, posted by SheilaC on June 21, 2010, at 16:36:39
> Saw my doc today. Even though I have been feeling pretty stable on 300mg Lithium, I have gained 10 lbs in the past 2 weeks! My doc is not pleased. He is thinking of switching me over to Geodon. He feels that in the long run I won't have the weight gain issues.
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> Does anyone take Geodon for mood stabilization? Does it help with slight depression?Good for mood stabilization, was depression neutral for me.
> My main issue has been inappropriate rage issues. I cannot take Lamictal and didn't get much out of Tegretol or Trileptal.I can't imagine working up any kind of rage on Geodon, but that may be me.
> My doc is really wanting me to lose weight now that I am considered obese.Was weight neutral for me.
> He wants me to take 40mg of Geodon in the morning along with my tiny dose of 5mg Adderall.
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> Then at night he wants to me take 50mg Seroquel along with Klonopin for sleep.You'll need it with Geodon!
> Will 40mg of Geodon help? I do not want to go back to my awful, mean, bitchy self.I didn't feel bitchy at all (less than usual if that helps)
I did notice anxiety which is not usual for me.
Good luck,
~jade
Posted by g_g_g_unit on June 22, 2010, at 5:36:20
In reply to Re: Low dose Geodon? » SheilaC, posted by jade k on June 21, 2010, at 21:28:55
i've heard that adding a low-dose of an antipsychotic can help ameliorate certain SSRI side-effects. i'd be curious if anyone's tried the combo with success? i've been thinking about trying a low dose of an SSRI with a dash of Geodon.
Posted by herpills on June 22, 2010, at 20:00:17
In reply to Low dose Geodon?, posted by SheilaC on June 21, 2010, at 16:36:39
Geodon really helped me with mood stabilization as well as anxiety. It is very sedating for me though, I see pdoc on Monday and hope I can lower my dose. I'm not sure if I want to be on it long term. Lamictal and Klonopin work well for me with minimal side effects. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to prevent a bad mixed episode that started about 7 weeks ago. I have been on Geodon for about 5 weeks now.
I think it is worth a try, it isn't suppose to cause weight gain like Seroquel and Zyprexa. I have not gained a single pound. herpills
Posted by Zyprexa on June 23, 2010, at 0:05:42
In reply to Low dose Geodon?, posted by SheilaC on June 21, 2010, at 16:36:39
It didn't help my anger issues. When I switched from zyprexa to geodon I found myself being angry all the time with everyone. It didn't go away till I went back on zyprexa.
Here's a suggestion, try perphenazine. It may actualy help you lose weight and it can be calming. I don't find it as good as zyprexa but taken with the zyprexa it seems to help and I'm not gaining weight anymore for the last 3 years.
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