hi, my mother is currently taking zyprexa
but she has stopped taking it for a while
after complaining about the weight gain,
side effect it produces. i have got her
taking it again but she complains of
headaches. it also seems to give her a
huge appetite mainly for chocolates. am i
right to be concerned about this and to
seem an alternative medication. they all
seem to have side effects i just wanted to
know if others have had any success with
other medications.
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Philo
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Posted: 04-23-08 22:54pm
Zyprexa has been linked to diabetes. There
have been lawsuits. Talk about this to her
doctor and ask if other medications would
be suitable. I'm on risperdal and I don't
have too many side effects.
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antigone
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Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 847 Location: IL
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Posted: 04-24-08 00:15am
My son was on zyprexa and he gained 30
lbs. in 3 months. He wanted carbs all the
time. He is not taking zyprexa anymore due
to the weight gain. There are other
options. My son is taking risperdal too.
Very few side effects and they were short
lived.
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