I Need Advice On Schizophrenia Medication Posted: 08-14-07 18:05pm
Hi Everyone
I have a brother who was diagnosed with
Schizophrenia three years ago, He was
given different medication at the
beginning when his Schizophrenia was
severe, but he condition improved little
bit, For the past two years he has been
taking Olanzapine Tablet 15mg I think as a
result of this he started eating a lot
food and gain a lot of weight which is one
of the side effect of this drug. I would
like to know if there is any replacement
drug which does not have weight gain side
effect.
I think because his Schizophrenia is not
severe he could take a less powerfully
drug than Olanzapine.
Thank You in Advance
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Stan
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Posted: 08-14-07 22:29pm
Hmmm, not sure about that. Perhaps a
lower dose may be tried, decreasing at a
rate of around 5mg for a period of four
months or so at a time to see how it
helps? As far as I know, the problem is
histamine receptors, which I believe this
drug actually effects less than other
anti-psychotics, so it's the best option
aside from this problem. I will see what
else I can find. Wait, found one, it's
called Ziprasidone.
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mukhtar
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Ziprasidone Is This Similar to Olanzapine Posted: 08-15-07 03:29am
Hi
Thank for the advice, what is the
different of Ziprasidone and Olanzapine.
is Ziprasidone less strong than
Olanzapine.
Thanks
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Stan
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Posted: 08-15-07 08:47am
I think they're about the same strength,
but it does have a black box warning
attached to it, read up on it.
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Philo
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Posted: 08-15-07 09:57am
I was switched successfuly from Zyprexa to
Risperdal.
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Wisher
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Posted: 08-19-07 00:31am
Im prescribed 15mg of zyprexa now as well,
ive only been taking 10mg a day though, i
hate the side effects as well, I gain
weight and sleep alot longer, and feel
drowsy waking up from the meds.
I dont have the symptoms of schizo day to
day, it usually doesnt occur until a
couple of months off my meds.
Your brother needs to either talk to his
doctor about other medications or research
them online, alot of people try other
medications to find the best one for them.
