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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 252

I forgot to say I'm like that too, during the day I feel worse for some reason then at night I feel alot better, And that happens everyday for me. I can't tell you why because I don't know myself but if any one else has any idea I'd like to know too. Ruby....... :)

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Thanks Debbie, I'll wait until my Mum comes down this week and see what the doctor here has to say. My Mum is a big lady so if the Paxil causes weight gain it would be no good to her. My Mum used to be small built when she was younger, but over the years and having 7 children she now is a big person. She has tried many diets to lose weight but none have worked. The doctor she see's where she lives wants her to go to the Phycriatrist(I think thats how you spell it) But my Mum doesn't want to go. I am trying to get her to see the Phycriatrist because I'd like to know what the Phycriatrist has to say what is wrong with her. It can't do her any harm in seeing a Phycriatrist, well thats what I think anyway, because she at the stage were soon the doctor were she lives will put her in hospital. Thats what the doctor told me on Friday because I spoke to her doctor were she lives over the phone. I just don't think my Mum has what the doctor out there said she has and that is she has pyscotic symtoms, thats why the doctor gave my Mum the Zyprexa, but she hasn't taken it yet. When she comes here this week I'm definately taking her to the doctor here so she can get a second opinion. Thanks again, Ruby...... :)

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 370

Ruby, Zyprexa is a very strong drug. Last year my nurse wanted to use "Seroquel" its a "cleaner" drug than the Zyprexa, its an anti-psyc but its prescribed for anxiety and depression, I never used it but it may be better. I hope your Mom is better I am going through my own "breakdown" or as my husband calls it "emotional meltdown" funny late at night like now I am calm normal sane and no anxiety, the days are bad, but when the sun goes down I feel so much better, can anyone explain that? I hope your Mother feels better Ruby, I always swore by Paxil, it helped so much and if it not for the weight gain I would still be on it, if your MOm is not heavy perhaps they could try that. Debbie.

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 252

Hi CrystalD, Thank you for the information on ZYPREXA, My Mum and Dad are coming for a visit this week. There staying with me for a couple of days. I am going to take my Mum to other doctor here so she can get a second opinion. Thanks again, Ruby..... ;)

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 151

Ruby, here is some info off of web MD about that drug: By Jennifer Warner WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD on Friday, February 20, 2004 Feb. 20, 2004 -- Drug manufacturer Eli Lilly and Co. is warning doctors that its drug Zyprexa may increase the risk of death and stroke when used by elderly patients with dementia. Zyprexa is currently approved by the FDA for use in treating schizophrenia and some forms of bipolar disorder. It has not been approved for treating dementia-related mental problems among the elderly. But some doctors have reported using the drug to treat dementia-related mental problems, such as anxiety, delusions, and aggression. A Lilly spokesman says this "off-label" use of the drug may account for up to 2% of all Zyprexa use. Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc., maker of the schizophrenia drug Risperdal, issued a similar warning in April 2003 about the use of their drug and the increased risk of stroke among elderly people with dementia. ___________________________________________ Personally I think Doctors too often treat the condition and NOT the patient. A pill does not cure everything, but I am not an MD. I would suggest a second visit or check out another Doc and see what he thinks. prayers for you and Mum

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 252

Hi Gina, Thanks Gina. The last few weeks has been hard for me. Having to deal with my own problems with my anxiety and know having to worry about my Mum. I have been getting chest pains really bad, but I know it is only because I'm stressed, I have to be strong because my Mum is only getting surport from me and my sister. I ring her 4 to 5 times a day and spend hours on the phone just talking to her, but the things she talks about on the phone is worrying me, she definately is not herself, I'm worried that she will do something to herself, and the stress from that is really taken its toll on me. (if you know what I mean). But I have to give her surport and tell her everyday that everything will be okay, you just have to give yourself time and you will get better. I'm even having chest pains right now just thinking about her and worrying about is she going to get better or not. Thanks for the surport, Ruby......... ;)

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 658

ruby,sorry to hear about your mum! i hope she gets better.keep me updated! your friend gina

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 252

Hi Outlaw, Thanks for the info, I was asking because my Mum is going through some kind of breakdown and the doctor said she has psycotic smytoms, so she was prescibed this medication on Friday. She hasn't taken them yet as she wants to get some information on them first. It doesn't sound good from what you wrote. I don't think she has psycotic smytoms myself, I think she is just suffering with depression and anxiety. I think it's just some kind of breakdown she's having. And I think she needs to go to other doctor for a second opinion(excuse my spelling) before she takes zyprexa. Thanks for you help, I really appreciate it, Ruby............. ;)

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 433

its for people with schizo,or pyschosis..it knocks you this i know..i knew a guy that took it he was a zombie had some problems non anxiety related..the doctor who said i had psychois gave me samples of that stuff but just to help me sleep through the night..i read the side effects i freaked its for pyschosis things like that..why you need the info?just wondering? outlaw

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 252

Hi everyone, Has anyone heard of drug called ZYPREXA, if anyone knows about it and can give me any information on it please let me know. Ruby..........

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