Posted by B2chica on February 6, 2009, at 7:59:34
In reply to Best Atypical Antipsychotic - weight + sedation, posted by Pete1968 on February 5, 2009, at 18:48:40
ive tried risperdal and that seemed to have no effect on me, i've tried seroquel and that worked Great for anxiety and sleep but then soon caused cognitive blunting so i had to stop, then i more recently tried geodon for depression. doc started me at 80 and really didn't touch depression so he upped me to 160, i soon became mildly psychotic on it, which for me includes increased anxiety.
overall zyprexa is my great standby and has worked from day one.
there are times i've taken it and gained nothing and times i've taken it and gained 25lbs. i think my key is to kickstart it with drinking tons of water when i start it. then i dont seem to crave the carbs or have late night eating binges.i would still like to try abilify (since theres still one left to try). i have heard positive things about it. but i think theres something with the dosage regarding anxiety, i'm not sure if i remember this right but i think it can be more 'activating' in lower doses?? sorry maybe someone can chime in to make sure this is right.
best wishes.
b2c.
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