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Sociology > Depression |
| User: |
"Richleau" |
| Date: |
22 Apr 2006 10:51:54 PM |
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Prothiaden/Abilify combo |
I've written on this topic before, but after having a long talk with my
pharmacist this morning, I thought I'd ask around again for some more free
advice from anyone with personal experience.
I'm being treated for schizophrenia and major depression with elements of
social phobia and panic disorder. At the moment my meds are Zyprexa
(olanzapine) 10mg and Prothiaden (dothiepin) 100mg, all taken as a single
night-time dose. [I was on Zoloft (sertraline), but that caused erectile
dysfunction (as also did other SSRIs I took in the past) - when I asked my
doctor to cease the Zoloft, his first reaction was "What does that matter -
you're single". He's a cranky old bugger, and a Christian, but I'm tied to
him by close family bonds].
Anyway, my symptoms are mostly under control except for still a little
agoraphobia. But my weight has ballooned from ~72kg to ~100kg (158lb to
220lb). I'm 192cm (6'3") so that gives me a Body Mass Index of 27
(overweight), while my old pre-Zyprexa BMI was 20 (low end of acceptable
range). And I have been riding a bike daily for exercise, even though I've
felt tired. So I'm I think understandably eager to stop the Zyprexa.
My pharmacist guardedly recommended that I ask my doctor to increase my
Prothiaden dosage to 150mg at night, and switch from Zyprexa to Abilify
(aripiprazole) 20 or 30mg. Keep up the exercise and hopefully the weight
will come down and the tiredness be less of a problem.
I see my doctor on Thursday, so I'd appreciate any input before then.
--
Richleau,
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
richleau@dodo.com.au
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| User: "used2be" |
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| Title: Re: Prothiaden/Abilify combo |
22 Apr 2006 11:16:55 PM |
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"Richleau" <richleau@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:444afa98$0$18876$c30e37c6@ken-reader.news.telstra.net...
I've written on this topic before, but after having a long talk with my
pharmacist this morning, I thought I'd ask around again for some more free
advice from anyone with personal experience.
I'm being treated for schizophrenia and major depression with elements of
social phobia and panic disorder. At the moment my meds are Zyprexa
(olanzapine) 10mg and Prothiaden (dothiepin) 100mg, all taken as a single
night-time dose. [I was on Zoloft (sertraline), but that caused erectile
dysfunction (as also did other SSRIs I took in the past) - when I asked my
doctor to cease the Zoloft, his first reaction was "What does that
matter -
you're single". He's a cranky old bugger, and a Christian, but I'm tied
to
him by close family bonds].
Anyway, my symptoms are mostly under control except for still a little
agoraphobia. But my weight has ballooned from ~72kg to ~100kg (158lb to
220lb). I'm 192cm (6'3") so that gives me a Body Mass Index of 27
(overweight), while my old pre-Zyprexa BMI was 20 (low end of acceptable
range). And I have been riding a bike daily for exercise, even though
I've
felt tired. So I'm I think understandably eager to stop the Zyprexa.
My pharmacist guardedly recommended that I ask my doctor to increase my
Prothiaden dosage to 150mg at night, and switch from Zyprexa to Abilify
(aripiprazole) 20 or 30mg. Keep up the exercise and hopefully the weight
will come down and the tiredness be less of a problem.
I see my doctor on Thursday, so I'd appreciate any input before then.
--
Richleau,
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
richleau@dodo.com.au
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
australia...kewl.
nom deplume would probably be the best one to ask...
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| User: "Nom dePlume nomdeplume1000-at-yahoo.com" |
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| Title: Re: Prothiaden/Abilify combo |
23 Apr 2006 01:15:43 AM |
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"used2be" <used2be@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:XcD2g.25710$ZB1.19458@tornado.texas.rr.com...
"Richleau" <richleau@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:444afa98$0$18876$c30e37c6@ken-reader.news.telstra.net...
I've written on this topic before, but after having a long talk
with my
pharmacist this morning, I thought I'd ask around again for some
more free
advice from anyone with personal experience.
I'm being treated for schizophrenia and major depression with
elements of
social phobia and panic disorder. At the moment my meds are
Zyprexa
(olanzapine) 10mg and Prothiaden (dothiepin) 100mg, all taken as a
single
night-time dose. [I was on Zoloft (sertraline), but that caused
erectile
dysfunction (as also did other SSRIs I took in the past) - when I
asked my
doctor to cease the Zoloft, his first reaction was "What does that
matter -
you're single". He's a cranky old bugger, and a Christian, but I'm
tied to
him by close family bonds].
Anyway, my symptoms are mostly under control except for still a
little
agoraphobia. But my weight has ballooned from ~72kg to ~100kg
(158lb to
220lb). I'm 192cm (6'3") so that gives me a Body Mass Index of 27
(overweight), while my old pre-Zyprexa BMI was 20 (low end of
acceptable
range). And I have been riding a bike daily for exercise, even
though I've
felt tired. So I'm I think understandably eager to stop the
Zyprexa.
My pharmacist guardedly recommended that I ask my doctor to
increase my
Prothiaden dosage to 150mg at night, and switch from Zyprexa to
Abilify
(aripiprazole) 20 or 30mg. Keep up the exercise and hopefully the
weight
will come down and the tiredness be less of a problem.
I see my doctor on Thursday, so I'd appreciate any input before
then.
--
Richleau,
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
richleau@dodo.com.au
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
australia...kewl.
nom deplume would probably be the best one to ask...
Alas, I haven't a clue.
--
Nom dePlume, Ph.D.
Why, yes, in fact, I am a rocket scientist.
Guide to Medications for Mental Illness:
http://www.geocities.com/nomdeplume1000/
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| User: "Quiet Neighbor" |
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| Title: Re: Prothiaden/Abilify combo |
23 Apr 2006 08:11:55 PM |
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Any med that causes serious weight gain should be changed to something else.
Good luck,
QN
"Richleau" <richleau@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:444afa98$0$18876$c30e37c6@ken-reader.news.telstra.net...
I've written on this topic before, but after having a long talk with my
pharmacist this morning, I thought I'd ask around again for some more free
advice from anyone with personal experience.
I'm being treated for schizophrenia and major depression with elements of
social phobia and panic disorder. At the moment my meds are Zyprexa
(olanzapine) 10mg and Prothiaden (dothiepin) 100mg, all taken as a single
night-time dose. [I was on Zoloft (sertraline), but that caused erectile
dysfunction (as also did other SSRIs I took in the past) - when I asked my
doctor to cease the Zoloft, his first reaction was "What does that
matter -
you're single". He's a cranky old bugger, and a Christian, but I'm tied
to
him by close family bonds].
Anyway, my symptoms are mostly under control except for still a little
agoraphobia. But my weight has ballooned from ~72kg to ~100kg (158lb to
220lb). I'm 192cm (6'3") so that gives me a Body Mass Index of 27
(overweight), while my old pre-Zyprexa BMI was 20 (low end of acceptable
range). And I have been riding a bike daily for exercise, even though
I've
felt tired. So I'm I think understandably eager to stop the Zyprexa.
My pharmacist guardedly recommended that I ask my doctor to increase my
Prothiaden dosage to 150mg at night, and switch from Zyprexa to Abilify
(aripiprazole) 20 or 30mg. Keep up the exercise and hopefully the weight
will come down and the tiredness be less of a problem.
I see my doctor on Thursday, so I'd appreciate any input before then.
--
Richleau,
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
richleau@dodo.com.au
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