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Posted by Mimi on May 21, 2002, at 18:55:28
To all,
Please bear with me; I tried to post this before.
I'm switching from Zyprexa to Seroquel because of unwelcomed weight gain. I'm worried that Seroquel won't work as well and that I might run into side-effects that I cannot tolerate. Can anybody out there describe the differences in experiential profiles. Thanks for responding, Mimi
Posted by JonW on May 21, 2002, at 20:13:24
In reply to Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by Mimi on May 21, 2002, at 18:55:28
Hi Mimi,
I suppose it depends on what you are taking it for. I tried both for bipolar disorder. In terms of side-effects, seroquel was much nicer to me. I didn't experience any weight gain (no insatiable craving for food, either), it was less sedating, and my body didn't twitch at all like it would every 20 or 30 seconds when I was taking zyprexa. I was taking zyprexa in combo with several other meds, so take this for what it's worth.
Jon
> To all,
> Please bear with me; I tried to post this before.
> I'm switching from Zyprexa to Seroquel because of unwelcomed weight gain. I'm worried that Seroquel won't work as well and that I might run into side-effects that I cannot tolerate. Can anybody out there describe the differences in experiential profiles. Thanks for responding, Mimi
Posted by Mimi on May 21, 2002, at 20:31:51
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa » Mimi, posted by JonW on May 21, 2002, at 20:13:24
>Thank you JonW,
> I've been prescribed these two drugs along with others for severe depression and an anxiety disorder of some undetermined type. Your post was useful to me in allaying my fears of what horrible side-effects I would get from Seroquel, after reading the medical descriptions in the PDR.
Zyprexa did not cause me to twitch, but I did have cravings for sweets my weight increased by 10%(gained 16 lbs.). Mimi
>Hi Mimi,
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> I suppose it depends on what you are taking it for. I tried both for bipolar disorder. In terms of side-effects, seroquel was much nicer to me. I didn't experience any weight gain (no insatiable craving for food, either), it was less sedating, and my body didn't twitch at all like it would every 20 or 30 seconds when I was taking zyprexa. I was taking zyprexa in combo with several other meds, so take this for what it's worth.
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> Jon
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> > To all,
> > Please bear with me; I tried to post this before.
> > I'm switching from Zyprexa to Seroquel because of unwelcomed weight gain. I'm worried that Seroquel won't work as well and that I might run into side-effects that I cannot tolerate. Can anybody out there describe the differences in experiential profiles. Thanks for responding, Mimi
Posted by rainbowlight on May 21, 2002, at 22:11:56
In reply to Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by Mimi on May 21, 2002, at 18:55:58
I have found that Seroquel is the most sedating of the anti-psychotics. Many people take it right before bed though and it helps them sleep, and then most of the drowsiness is gone be the time you get up.
Posted by jay on May 22, 2002, at 2:19:16
In reply to Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by Mimi on May 21, 2002, at 18:55:58
> To all,
> Please bear with me; I tried to post this before.
> I'm switching from Zyprexa to Seroquel because of unwelcomed weight gain. I'm worried that Seroquel won't work as well and that I might run into side-effects that I cannot tolerate. Can anybody out there describe the differences in experiential profiles. Thanks for responding, Mimi
Hi Mimi:Well, we all respond differently, but I found Seroquel more sedating, and it did seem to cause a "bit" less anxiousness than Zyprexa. I honestly don't see why you wouldn't do good on the Seroquel, and regarding the weight gain, I understand and have read that after the first three-four months on the med, the weight gain 'levels off'. So, go slow and 'low' with the Seroquel. Please keep posting. Best wishes..:-)
Jay
Posted by Mimi on May 22, 2002, at 6:41:05
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by rainbowlight on May 21, 2002, at 22:11:56
To Jay and to rainbowlight
Thanks for posting... I'm finding that I don't sleep as well on the Seroquel, which is hard to take. I gained 16 pounds on Zyprexa over six months and it wasn't leveling off that I could tell. The doctor told me that Zyprexa was the drug most likely to cause weight gain, although the other antipsychotics were good for 4-5 lbs.
Thank you again, Mimi
Posted by JonW on May 22, 2002, at 7:24:53
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by Mimi on May 22, 2002, at 6:41:05
Mimi, a lot of people report difficulty sleeping after stopping zyprexa. Maybe that's what you are experiencing and hopefully it will get better with time.
> To Jay and to rainbowlight
>
> Thanks for posting... I'm finding that I don't sleep as well on the Seroquel, which is hard to take. I gained 16 pounds on Zyprexa over six months and it wasn't leveling off that I could tell. The doctor told me that Zyprexa was the drug most likely to cause weight gain, although the other antipsychotics were good for 4-5 lbs.
> Thank you again, Mimi
Posted by jaby on May 22, 2002, at 10:31:05
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa » Mimi, posted by jay on May 22, 2002, at 2:19:16
Jay,
Did you experince anxiety from xyprexa? I thought is was supposed to help with that issue.> > To all,
> > Please bear with me; I tried to post this before.
> > I'm switching from Zyprexa to Seroquel because of unwelcomed weight gain. I'm worried that Seroquel won't work as well and that I might run into side-effects that I cannot tolerate. Can anybody out there describe the differences in experiential profiles. Thanks for responding, Mimi
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> Hi Mimi:
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> Well, we all respond differently, but I found Seroquel more sedating, and it did seem to cause a "bit" less anxiousness than Zyprexa. I honestly don't see why you wouldn't do good on the Seroquel, and regarding the weight gain, I understand and have read that after the first three-four months on the med, the weight gain 'levels off'. So, go slow and 'low' with the Seroquel. Please keep posting. Best wishes..:-)
>
> Jay
Posted by Mimi on May 22, 2002, at 11:16:42
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. ZyprexaJay, posted by jaby on May 22, 2002, at 10:31:05
>To Jay,
I don't believe that I suffered any anxiety, above what I already had, from Zyprexa. But it is true that I had to start taking Buspar to allay excess anxiety while I was on Zyprexa. I haven't slept well two nights in a row, unlike the sound sleep I had while on Zyprexa. I woke up early this morning thinking I should swallow the unending weight gain and go back on Zyprexa and off Seroquel. Any thoughts on this dilemma?Mimi
>Jay,
> Did you experince anxiety from xyprexa? I thought is was supposed to help with that issue.
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> > > To all,
> > > Please bear with me; I tried to post this before.
> > > I'm switching from Zyprexa to Seroquel because of unwelcomed weight gain. I'm worried that Seroquel won't work as well and that I might run into side-effects that I cannot tolerate. Can anybody out there describe the differences in experiential profiles. Thanks for responding, Mimi
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> > Hi Mimi:
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> > Well, we all respond differently, but I found Seroquel more sedating, and it did seem to cause a "bit" less anxiousness than Zyprexa. I honestly don't see why you wouldn't do good on the Seroquel, and regarding the weight gain, I understand and have read that after the first three-four months on the med, the weight gain 'levels off'. So, go slow and 'low' with the Seroquel. Please keep posting. Best wishes..:-)
> >
> > Jay
Posted by jay on May 22, 2002, at 14:36:50
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. ZyprexaJay, posted by jaby on May 22, 2002, at 10:31:05
> Jay,
> Did you experince anxiety from Zyprexa? I thought is was supposed to help with that issue.Yes, I noticed the Zyprexa, at times, made my anxiety and agitation worse. Others on here have reported the same thing. I guess that is why I say to use with caution, as they certainly don't work for anxiety in a similar way as say benzos.
Hope that helps...
Jay
Posted by jay on May 22, 2002, at 14:42:24
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. ZyprexaJay, posted by Mimi on May 22, 2002, at 11:16:42
> >To Jay,
> I don't believe that I suffered any anxiety, above what I already had, from Zyprexa. But it is true that I had to start taking Buspar to allay excess anxiety while I was on Zyprexa. I haven't slept well two nights in a row, unlike the sound sleep I had while on Zyprexa. I woke up early this morning thinking I should swallow the unending weight gain and go back on Zyprexa and off Seroquel. Any thoughts on this dilemma?
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> MimiMimi:
Umm, the Zyprexa/Buspar combo may be good, as I have heard others whom it has worked well for. If it did, talk to your doc about weight control. I can't really give a solid answer, but I also don't know how much better Seroquel is for weight gain. For the time being, your anxiety, and sleep and such are the most important thing, and maybe sticking it out for another month or so and you may find the weight gain evens out. I hope that helps a bit more.
Jay
Posted by k9lover on May 23, 2002, at 8:16:24
In reply to Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by Mimi on May 21, 2002, at 18:55:28
I'm in the same boat - the weight gain with Z is unacceptable. My pdoc is recommending tons of exercise to counter it and I've been somewhat obliging - but it's hard to do that when somewhat depressed... She's away for 2 weeks so I've taken to using Z every third night and a benzo inbetween - hoping (without any evidence or advice) that I'll still benefit from the drug and it's glorious sleeps while counteracting the weight gain a bit. Great drug otherwise...
Jan
Posted by Mimi on May 23, 2002, at 11:03:56
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by k9lover on May 23, 2002, at 8:16:24
>I exercise a lot and that did not prevent the rapid weight gain. Mimi
I'm in the same boat - the weight gain with Z is unacceptable. My pdoc is recommending tons of exercise to counter it and I've been somewhat obliging - but it's hard to do that when somewhat depressed... She's away for 2 weeks so I've taken to using Z every third night and a benzo inbetween - hoping (without any evidence or advice) that I'll still benefit from the drug and it's glorious sleeps while counteracting the weight gain a bit. Great drug otherwise...
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> Jan
Posted by littlebaldy29 on May 23, 2002, at 16:36:17
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by Mimi on May 23, 2002, at 11:03:56
I joined a health club and drank slim fast shakes while on zyprexa and still managed to gain 50 pounds in 6 months. I don't think anything is worth it!
Posted by Mimi on May 23, 2002, at 18:15:27
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by littlebaldy29 on May 23, 2002, at 16:36:17
> I joined a health club and drank slim fast shakes while on zyprexa and still managed to gain 50 pounds in 6 months. I don't think anything is worth it!
To little baldy29,
That's it...I'm hooked on this site. Thank you for reporting your weight gain experience with Zyprexa. I was starting to second guess myself, thinking maybe I should have stuck it out with Zyprexa. Nobody told me it was possible to gain more than 15 pounds! Mimi
Posted by littlebaldy29 on May 24, 2002, at 15:17:02
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by Mimi on May 23, 2002, at 18:15:27
To Mimi:
My Dr. is just as horrified by my weight gain as I am (I used to be a size 7). She has added topamax to the zyprexa and when the weight comes off (10 lbs. so far and no side effects) I will be switching to trileptal which is neutral towards weight gain-maybe another option for you. Good luck!
Posted by Mimi on May 27, 2002, at 7:13:22
In reply to Re: Seroquel vs. Zyprexa, posted by littlebaldy29 on May 24, 2002, at 15:17:02
> To Mimi:
> My Dr. is just as horrified by my weight gain as I am (I used to be a size 7). She has added topamax to the zyprexa and when the weight comes off (10 lbs. so far and no side effects) I will be switching to trileptal which is neutral towards weight gain-maybe another option for you. Good luck!Thanks a bunch. I'm going to look into trileptal--I haven't heard of it. I went from a size 3 to size 7/8! Okay, so I needed to gain some weight. Mimi
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