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Posted by mimimimi15 on June 30, 2009, at 5:15:25
hi...please help. has anyone been prescribed zyprexa for anxiety? i started on 2.5mg and now up to 5mg. i am so so tired...will this side effect of fatigue disappear?
thank you
Posted by morganpmiller on June 30, 2009, at 5:26:44
In reply to zyprexa/olanzapine, posted by mimimimi15 on June 30, 2009, at 5:15:25
I would prefer a low dose of depakote for anxiety, maybe 250 mgs.
Take the zyprexa at night if you are not already.
Why not take something like prozac or zoloft as apposed to an atypical that can have more severe side effects long term. You do know anxiety and depression go hand in hand. Anxiety is often a symptom of underlying depression.
Have you tried EMDR? I've heard it can be great for anxiety.
Wow that sucks that your doc prescribed a med for anxiety that makes you fatigued all the time. I guess that rules out the possibility of working out to relieve that anxiety.
I say, take the zyprexa at bedtime and find eventually find better healthier ways of treating your anxiety.
Posted by Zyprexa on June 30, 2009, at 6:37:34
In reply to zyprexa/olanzapine, posted by mimimimi15 on June 30, 2009, at 5:15:25
It may take a long time for it to slowly go down, years. I would suggest going back to 2.5mg, as long as your anxiety is ok.
Posted by Phillipa on June 30, 2009, at 13:25:34
In reply to Re: zyprexa/olanzapine, posted by morganpmiller on June 30, 2009, at 5:26:44
What is EMDR? Phillipa
Posted by morganpmiller on June 30, 2009, at 22:07:27
In reply to Re: zyprexa/olanzapine » morganpmiller, posted by Phillipa on June 30, 2009, at 13:25:34
http://www.emdr.com/briefdes.htm
EMDR would work to relieve anxiety that resulted from events from the past. I believe much of our anxiety is a result of unresolved conflicts within us.
Posted by Phillipa on July 1, 2009, at 19:22:30
In reply to Re: zyprexa/olanzapine, posted by morganpmiller on June 30, 2009, at 22:07:27
Thanks that was sweet and very kind of you to take the time. Love Phillipa
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