Posted by Lynne on March 18, 2000, at 20:59:20
In reply to Re: Zyprexa? for depression? Dosage?, posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 18, 2000, at 20:30:11
> > When antidepressants haven't worked, either Zyprexa and/or a psychostimulant may target the chemistry that the antidepressants missed. Zyprexa does indeed work in depression. In the mood stabilizer category Lamictal might be considered.
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> Questions:
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> Is it necessary to use a low dose of Zyprexa to obtain an antidepressant response? Will the antidepressant effect disappear at a higher dose? What is the dose range suggested?
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> I tried Zyprexa back in September. I was started at 10 mg/day. I felt quite an improvement within the first few days, but it faded and eventually disappeared. I discontinued it at this point.
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> Thanks.
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> - ScottThanks to everyone who posted back to me. I don't know if I want to try it because of the weight gain issue.I also have ADD, I wonder if Dexedrine taken in the day would help with the weight gain issue? Any thoughts on this?
Lynne
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