Posted by SLS on April 18, 2006, at 8:25:12
In reply to zyprexa versus seroquel?, posted by mogger on April 17, 2006, at 23:46:08
> Hi,
> just was wondering how these two anti-psychotics are different from each other? Is one more effective for depression? thanks so much for any info,
> moggerRecent literature says Seroquel is good for depression. Zyprexa has also proved itself to be good for depression, as has been demonstrated with its synergistic effect when combined with Prozac (Symbyax).
You might want to try Seroquel first, if for no other reason than to prevent the weight gain and risk of developing diabetes that sometimes accompany Zyprexa. Seroquel has the lowest risk of producing EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms) of all antipsychotics.
Most people find Seroquel to be more soporific (sleep-inducing) than Zyprexa. However, I believe this effect becomes less pronounced as the dosage is increased. I saw this with a friend of mine who currently takes 800mg of Seroquel.
Were you going to combine one of these drugs with an antidepressant? Is so, which one(s)?
- Scott
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