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Posted by PrettyLady on March 4, 2013, at 19:20:12
Hi all,
I am currently on Zoloft 50mg and starting Zyprexa 5mg. I am surprised that when I take the 5mg Zyprexa it doesn't knock me out. But I can sleep. But durring the day I am still extremely wired, anxious, crawling out of my skin feeling. I have only been on the Zyprexa one night. I'm so freaked out it won't work.
Is this the best med for this type of agitation? It's very severe. If I had the money I'd put myself in a hospital but I don't so I'm trying to press on.
What meds are good for this type of agitated depression?
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on March 4, 2013, at 22:59:16
In reply to Best Med for Agitation?, posted by PrettyLady on March 4, 2013, at 19:20:12
Give it a few days to build up in your system - and give it a good couple of weeks before you decide it isnt effective
Posted by tensor on March 5, 2013, at 3:01:51
In reply to Best Med for Agitation?, posted by PrettyLady on March 4, 2013, at 19:20:12
> Hi all,
>
> I am currently on Zoloft 50mg and starting Zyprexa 5mg. I am surprised that when I take the 5mg Zyprexa it doesn't knock me out. But I can sleep. But durring the day I am still extremely wired, anxious, crawling out of my skin feeling. I have only been on the Zyprexa one night. I'm so freaked out it won't work.
>
> Is this the best med for this type of agitation? It's very severe. If I had the money I'd put myself in a hospital but I don't so I'm trying to press on.
>
> What meds are good for this type of agitated depression?Talk to your pdoc. You could increase Zyprexa to 10mg and/or add a benzo for a week or two.
/tensor
Posted by b2chica on March 8, 2013, at 15:47:33
In reply to Best Med for Agitation?, posted by PrettyLady on March 4, 2013, at 19:20:12
zyprexa is a winner for anxiety.
but personally for my it doesnt do much till i reach 10mg.
good luck.
b2c
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