Posted by sdjeff on December 7, 2004, at 21:49:09
I'm on cymbalta 60 mg and Zyprexa 15 mg.
I've been on Zyprexa for about 6 months and Cymbalta for 2 months. I have tried a long list of ADs, APs and mood stabilizers. I cannot tolerate SSRI's and many other drugs. So far, these are the only meds I have a tolerance for. It took four month just to build a tolerance for Zyprexa. The Cymbalta was a lot easier.
I've noticed a slight elevation in mood, but overall I'm still pretty depressed.
I am having some problems. I have no libido.Not a big priority, unfortunately. I feel emotionally flat. This is a dangerous state for me and I've already been hospitalized for suicidal ideation. I sleep 10-12 hours a day. I get overwhelmed by very simple things. My memory is very spotty. I can remember having done things most of the time but I can't remember when. Another issue I have is loss of motor skills and muscle weakness. For instance, my handwriting has never been very good but now it's even worse.
Any ideas, suggestions, similar experiences are appreciated.
poster:sdjeff
thread:425928
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