Posted by kerry B on July 4, 2000, at 5:06:42
In reply to Re: re:To Cam from kerry B » kerry B, posted by Cam W. on July 3, 2000, at 21:49:08
> Kerry - Zyprexa and lithium are beginning to be used together more and more. Both have mood stabilizing properties, but both also have a propensity to cause weight gain. Control your diet now (stay away from junk food) to avoid excessive weight gain.
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> Zyprexa has a very low risk of causing EPS or TD (very unlike Risperdal) and it works. That is why so many risk weight gain and continue to take it even if they do gain weight. It really does help a lot of people think clearer.
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> Glad to hear that you are on track to remission. I hope this guy can continue to help. I really like the team approach to therapy as well. Good luck and keep us posted - Cam.
Hi Cam,
Thanks for the info but not the weight gain stuff!!!!! I am a pizzaholic so now what am I going to do hahaha!
I do remember some meds I were on before did slam on the weight, maybe antidepressants? but I will watch the weight, it's every woman's nightmare!!!!
I took 5mg zyprexa today after the team guy left and after a few hours I was fast asleep, couldn't keep my eyes open, I suppose it does that until your system gets used to it?
I'm going to look great at the admin desk at work nodding off aren't I hahaha!
Oh well, if it's going to help me that's the consequence for a while anyway. I am alot brighter in spirit but still having moods but I guess I can't expect a miracle overnight.
Do you know how long until it actually starts working? A week or so?
Thanks again and happy 4th of July!!!!!!Kerry
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