Zyprexa bipolar depression

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Avatar m tn OK, I will try to consult with my doctor for Zyprexa (Olanzapine). Wikipedia said FDA approved it for only Mania in bipolar patients not for depression. But I think antipsychotics also reduce depression by looking at the experiences of different people. Can Risperidone also work like Zyprexa? I am currently on it with an anti depressant.
1082697 tn?1260064616 she was so depressed all her life. i was just wondering if i am bipolar or i have severe depression. either way i feel good now. my family is so happy i have found something that works for me. my poor husband was at his ends wits with me. thank you so much for the reply. maybe i am manic. i never had manic episodes before i was on this pill. i think i am just plain happy for a change. i do think i am somewhat bipolar as this med is used for that. and i am reacting well with med.
Avatar m tn I’m agoraphobic , panic disorder , bipolar depression. I’m prescribed Effexor 225 er. Zyprexa (15) makes me too tired though, amitryptiline 150 for sleep mirtazipine 15for sleep. Gabapentin400 mg 4 times a day for anxiety. I have trouble getting out of bed when my daughter isn’t here with me. That’s the only good thing about me is I’m a great father with 50/50 custody. I also am a former addict .
Avatar m tn It can be prescribed to treat many different mental illnesses and mood disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression. Have you been diagnosed with a certain disorder, or is this med being recommended for your mental state during w/d? There are some considerations when on Zyprexa, you will have to have occasional blood work done, as Zyprexa can cause high blood sugar, increased cholesterol and lipids.
Avatar f tn i was diagnosed with bipolar 6 years ago after a head injury and was taking zyprexa. Soon after, I was hospitalized with pancreatitis. The doctors immediatly took me off the zyprexa. Since then I have quit all alcohol and never did take drugs. I am currently taking Lexapro, but i don't feel it is what i need. I am constantly tierd, gaining weight, have constant muscle pain, especially in my feet and legs. I still suffer from mood swings, the ups and downs.
Avatar m tn I have taken Zyprexa 5mg for the last 11 years. It puts you in a state of moderate depression. I took SAM-e 400mg and went hypomanic I the cut out wheat grains.dairy and sugar from my diet and no depression,no chronic fatige asthma allbut gone,motivation back, productivity restored, food intolerances masquerading as mental illness. 58 years of my life wasted !
Avatar n tn I also take lexapro for the depression. I gained some weight at first on the zyprexa but am gradually getting that back off. I was slender to start with. Thanks for your thoughts.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with bipolar type 2, where depression is the main symptom. Recently I've been having a lot of issues with anger, irritability, and these paranoid like thoughts that my bf is cheating on me, going to leave, etc. I'm cycling rapidly where one minute I'm ok, the next I'm sad, then I become very angry. I'm on Zoloft..been on lexapro and abilify at the same time and that combo caused me to have horrible suicidal thoughts.
Avatar f tn It was for my (supposedly) of bipolar disorder. I had side effects initially but not strange things have been happening. But during this week I have started to want to cut myself (and yes, I've done this a few times). I have constant thoughts about injuring myself (not killing myself just harm). It seems to me that every day I'm sinking deeper into the ocean of depression. What's happening? Why am I not getting better? Do I Really Bipolar? Is zoloft working? I feel very confused.
Avatar n tn At first it was for depression then after a month or so the Dr. thought she maybe Bipolar weened her off Prozac and put her on Abilify. Total disaster very bad reation after only 1 day. Stopped that went back to prozac for the last 1 1/2 months or so. She has just started showing strong signs again of manic and obsesive behavior. Dr.s thinking prozac has backfired. She's been very agitated, angry, compulsive, crying, not knowing what's wrong or why she feels like she does.
Avatar m tn Bipolar 2 isn't really bipolar, it's just a form of depression, but you're not being treated for depression and you only complain about anxiety. So are you depressed or not? If depression is your main problem with anxiety secondary to it, then if you want to use medication you'll need an antidepressant, such as an ssri. If you want to go the natural route, you'll still need to add an antidepressant and adrenal support to the kava.
Avatar f tn m currently taking 5 mg of Zyprexa for over a year now. It really helped mellow me out as I am bipolar 2. I don't have my highs anymore but was severely depressed from Oct to August, when my depression started lifting. I've gained 45lbs on Zyprexa and I'm thinking about switching to something similar without weight gain being a side effect.
1040884 tn?1253053996 I am wondering if I may be bipolar disorder. My mom passed away on August 17, 2009 suddenly in our home and I found her. For the last few years I have been experiencing highs and lows. When I have highs they are not over the top but I feel wonderful!!! Usually last 3 days then I become depressed which last longer. I go from getting alot done and being energetic, happy, nice to depressed with anxiety and extreme irritability.
Avatar m tn i have bipolar disorder what to do now? do you know anyone bipolar who treated successfully?
Avatar n tn I was able to give up the zyprexa after the year but remain on an anti depressant. It is just that my depression got so bad i went down very low + she classified this as psychotic as i never had any high or elevated mood. Hope this helps.
Avatar n tn yes, it is. are you bipolar? i was on zyprexa for 2 weeks and i made the decision to stop it because the side effects were awful. tired and nervous at the same time, plus i gained 11 pounds in two weeks. i find that although i may have periods of hypomania, it is not enough to warrant being on meds for mania. most of them are very strong and the side effects are even worse in the long run.
Avatar n tn I am diagnosed with bipolar disorder. i take lithium ER 450mg BID, Mirapex 1mg for RLS, and zoloft 100mg to treat depression. I can usually fall asleep, however i wake and stay up for a few hours every night. i have tried benedryl,klonopin,trazadone,serequil, and elavil for relief however every one of these meds has a paradoxical effect on me. Any suggestions?
Avatar n tn I got diagnosed Bipolar 1 four years ago, I'm currently twenty two. I currently take 30 mg. of zyprexa,. 1500 mg. depakote, 2 mg. benztropine, 50 mg. of risperdone, and 50 mg. testim . I have gained 70 pounds of fat. When I'm not in a mania I sleep from the zyprexa for 12 hours a night. My anxiety is so high and from all of the side affects, just to name a few I have had diarrhea for the last three years, retrograde ejaculation, weight gain, restless legs syndrome.
Avatar m tn My son is stopping zyprexa because he said it has never helped his depression. He is on 2.5 mg a day. He went off each pill one week at a time because he gets dangerous withdrawl symptomsms. He is off a pill on friday, saturday and monday. He is still on the 2.5 mg of zyprexa on tuesday, wednesday, thursday and sunday. Which would be the next pill to get off of? The program he is on refuses to take him off the medicine now and he went to the hospital to get off it.
Avatar n tn Recently, I went to the doctor for ADHD (after putting this off year after year) I briefly spoke about the depression to him and he mentioned Bipolar II. I said, oh no I was just depressed - I was immature and blah blah blah. So, I get prescribed Vyvanse and nothing - just extreme tension and irritability. I see him again and he offers to subscribe me Lamictal for my "disorganized thoughts".
1082697 tn?1260064616 i resently became very depressed. the doctor has aadded zyprexa to it. it is for bipolar but is also used to boost your antidepressant. it is working well. i feel totally back to normal i do not have any of side affects .it does make me very hungry but i watch what i eat. anyone else taking zyprexa? or celexa?
792599 tn?1237197616 keep him away from meds like zyprexa strong mood stableizers and powerfull anti phsycotics like zyprexa can cuase severe depression! alltuogh in a case of extream mania and or insomnia one 10 or 20 mg pill of zyprexa well knok it in the dirt! I keep them on hand for severe mania. I wuold recomend lithium and fish oil together the lithium must be taken at the same times. he can eat fish oil as much as he wants it is verry helpfull it well amplify any bipolar med in a good way.
1082697 tn?1260064616 Zyprexa can be effective for depression when combined with an antidepressant. My Psychiatrist was thinking about it for me, but I told him no and that he would have to be more creative with his meds. (I'm just not a big fan of any anti-psychotic drugs for depression and anxiety) I had my Psych prescribe me a strong Tri-cyclic and 900Mgs a day of Lithium then added Klonopin for the anxiety.