Posted by tensor on February 6, 2012, at 9:42:00
In reply to Re: Thinking of Zyprexa » tensor, posted by SLS on February 6, 2012, at 7:49:08
> Are you planning on tapering Abilify?
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> If you are doing a cross-over substitution from Abilify to Zyprexa, you might want to be aware that there might be a temporary mild-to-moderate increase in depression or anxiety. It would probably be tolerable and transient, but I wouldn't want you to mistake Abilify withdrawal for a negative reaction to Zyprexa.
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> - ScottThanks for the advice and heads up. I won't cross-titrate but switch right off. I actually took 5mg of Zyprexa this morning and I could feel a decrease in anxiety within an hour, I couldn't wait to bedtime, was too dysphoric. Will take it at bedtime from now on.
Actually it's Ratiopharm generic olanzapine, cost me a little over 3, a *bit* cheaper than the brand Zyprexa./t
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