Posted by ace on July 10, 2003, at 23:42:39
In reply to Opinions: Risperdal v. Zyprexa as AD augmentor??, posted by Jack Smith on July 10, 2003, at 17:41:26
> Just an idea I am toying with. Really unsure about doing it but what are people's experiences with either med simply as an AD augmentor.
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> I am having a partial response to effexor (been at 300 for about a month after about two months moving up). Looking into a whole bunch of options. I have depression with a strong anxiety component.
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> Thanks to anyone,
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> JACK
Hi Jack,
I'd absolutley without doubt choose Zyprexa. A lot of people say that Risperidone has few s/effects- I am a big disbeliever of this. On 2mg I had extreme akathisia. I have heard of plenty of reports of EPS from Risperidone and maybe 1 or 2 from Zyprexa, and Risperidone has been out longer.Diabetes from Zyprexa is not definite- I am sceptical after reading a great paper on the subject. Weight gain is often but not definite. Zyprexa has shown efficacy for depression in many clinical trials- after much searching I havent seen any for Risperidone, only OCD.
Good luck Jack!
Ace.
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