Posted by JohnL on January 12, 2003, at 13:28:11
In reply to Low dose Zyprexa for anger, temper, insomnia, posted by betternow on January 11, 2003, at 17:00:38
I think the idea of going to Zyprexa is a great one. Of course, I really like Zyprexa, so I'm a little biased.
As for the SSRI, you might consider switching from Celexa to Prozac. I say that for two reasons. First, Prozac can have fewer side effects than the other SSRIs. Women have reported hypersexuality. I personally experience a slight increase in desire and no problems with orgasm. All the other SSRIs were completely numbing to my sex life. Prozac stands alone. Second, it often works better for your kind of depression than other SSRIs.
But for your kind of depression, I am personally doubtful that an SSRI alone will help. The addition of Zyprexa should make a huge difference. And you won't need a benzo to sleep. You'll sleep great.
There are two overseas meds that are particularly helpful for the symptom cluster you described. They are Adrafinil and Amisulpride. It is against policy to discuss here how to get these meds, but they are easily available. Personally I find both of them to be excellent Prozac enhancers.
> Hi,
> I have been on ssris for depression/mood disorder for many years. For many years I have been trying to find a better med or combination of meds that would relieve my mood disorder without killing my orgasms-I am male!.
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> To describe my disorder I would say I am not BP, or psychotic. I am not even sadly depressed, but rather lack motivation and desire. My anxiety is high and I can really lose my temper. Throw things punch walls, even punch myself. But I am never violent toward other people, just myself and objects. I also have bad insomnia.
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> Anyway, for years I have been trying to solve this problem without wrecking my sex life.
> I am currently taking Celexa 20mg qd in the AM, Buspar 15mg bid, ritalin 5mg qd in the AM, and Xanax .5mg before bed. This works OK, but still have a hard time achieving orgasm.
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> Could anyone comment on replacing Celexa with low dose-2.5mg to 5mg Zyprexa. My Pdoc has suggested, but I am reluctant because Zyprexa seems to have lots of side effects or does it?
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> thanks
> betternow
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