Posted by Jadde on March 15, 2020, at 11:21:06
In reply to Re: Olanzapine, posted by undopaminergic on March 15, 2020, at 8:50:37
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> > My questions:
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> > Could small dose of 5mg be whats keeping me out of the dark place while d/cing Nardil?
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> It is possible. It's not just about olanzapine alone, but it may have additive or even synergistic effects combined with others drugs such as Nardil.
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> > Would 5mg be enough to cause weight gain?
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> Could be if you are highly sensitive to this adverse effect.I am. I have never been overweight unless taking a med with this side effect. I gained 30lbs on Nardil. Depressing in and of itself.
> > I am sleeping 12 hours a night, could this be the result of 5mg of olanzapine?
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> I think it is the olanzapine in combination with the Nardil. Are you also taking anything in addition to those 2?Its strange, I went from no sleep to 12 hours each night (no naps tho). Im thinking I want to nix the olanzapine after the Nardil.
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> > Anyone have a withdrawal strategy that worked?
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> I could quit cold turkey without problem, but the prescribing psychiatrist stepped down the dose gradually.I would do it gradually.
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> > Could olanzapine counter effects of MAOI? My doc says it would help Nardil to work but I dont always trust his opinions.
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> Either way is possible.
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> If you need an antipsychotic in the mix, I would suggest eg. cariprazine, which is activating. If available to you, I might also suggest amisulpride (or the older sulpiride) or flupenthixol (also spelt flupentixol). Lurasidone could work too, but some people get somnolence from it.I dont need an A/P on Nardil. Parnate, yes.
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> -undopaminergic
>Thanks for your help!
Jade
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