Posted by SLS on October 25, 2005, at 14:03:18
In reply to Re: Geodon not = to zyprexa, posted by Sebastian on October 25, 2005, at 13:46:49
> Risperdal I have tried. It had me holucinating that the tv was talking to me and the cartoons were very tripy. Also I was as stiff as a board. Not a good med. I've never tried seroquel but it also has weight gain, may as well just take the zyprexa in that case.
There is usually not nearly as much weight gain with Seroquel as there is with Zyprexa. It is a good drug and might work well for you at dosages above 400mg.
I don't think the stimulation of appetite and weight gain with Zyprexa is very dependent on dosage. In other words, I would look to go higher on the Zyprexa and forget about the Geodon, unless you have a compelling reason to stay on the Geodon. Other options include some of the older antipsychotics like Stelazine. Stelazine is weight-neutral.
What exactly is your diagnosis, Sebastian?
I think one of the problems that you are encountering is that anything that is even mildly stimulating or anxiogenic works against you. Now that I think about it, Stelazine might be too activating for you. I would have to look into it. In the meantime, you could try amantadine as an aid to prevent Zyprexa weight gain. It is being looked into by several investigators and there are anecdotal reports that make me believe that it works.
- Scott
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