Posted by g_g_g_unit on November 19, 2011, at 1:58:17
In reply to Re: zyprexa increasing anxiety » g_g_g_unit, posted by SLS on November 19, 2011, at 1:33:37
Interesting to know Scott. I was aware that APs could exacerbate OCD, especially in lieu of an SSRI, but I wasn't aware that they (or Zyprexa, at least) could trigger mania. I have definitely been feeling more anxious and agitated.
> > I've been on Zyprexa for about 10 days now (one week at 2.5mg, 3 days at 5mg). So far it's increasing my anxiety and OCD. Are the anxiolytic effects usually delayed, or is this a sign I'm on an inadequate dose?
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> I wouldn't assume that Zyprexa is always calming. It can trigger mania in some people. I cannot predict the effects that Zyprexa will ultimately have on you, but I would not be shocked if you were to report having a paradoxical reaction to it.
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> "Ramassubo et al. [2000] speculated that, unlike traditional antipsychotic drugs, atypical neuroleptics may have a paradoxical effect on OCD. They may induce or exacerbate symptoms in a subset of patients..."
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> Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Research
> B. E. Ling
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> - Scott
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