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Posted by joef on November 27, 2013, at 9:54:52
friend takes 20 mg zyprexa--2000 mg Depakote...always hungry especially sweets unreal..is this unusual
Posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2013, at 11:17:25
In reply to depakot/zyprexa, posted by joef on November 27, 2013, at 9:54:52
From what I hear not with zyprexa. I wouldn't take this med. But for some it's a great med. Phillipa
Posted by joef on November 27, 2013, at 12:23:39
In reply to Re: depakot/zyprexa » joef, posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2013, at 11:17:25
how about Depakote...phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2013, at 20:12:34
In reply to Re: depakot/zyprexa, posted by joef on November 27, 2013, at 12:23:39
No idea? Phillipa
Posted by Christ_empowered on November 28, 2013, at 5:43:04
In reply to Re: depakot/zyprexa » joef, posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2013, at 20:12:34
I knew someone on a similar combo. He developed diabetes. Scary stuff!
Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 30, 2013, at 5:22:56
In reply to depakot/zyprexa, posted by joef on November 27, 2013, at 9:54:52
> friend takes 20 mg zyprexa--2000 mg Depakote...always hungry especially sweets unreal..is this unusual
No, not remotely unusual. This is a common and useful combination in bipolar disorder (esp. for manic symptoms). Both meds contribute to weight gain but Zyprexa is usually the worst culprit, especially RE 'carb cravings'.
Posted by phidippus on December 5, 2013, at 17:31:45
In reply to depakot/zyprexa, posted by joef on November 27, 2013, at 9:54:52
Not unusual at all. That drug combo is a recipe for Diabetes 2.
Eric
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