Zyprexa and weight gain?
Hello,
I'm hoping to get some positive information from your experience. I'm not seeking medical advise, just any encouraging experience you might have with the drug zyprexa.
I have PTSD and fairly severe anxiety and what I'm coming to realize is depression. (the "lows" felt so good, compared to the anxiety that I didn't realize they were too low). I can not take SSRI's because of an issue with a liver pathway. They REALLY kick up my anxiety and there is NO getting adjusted to them. So my doctor suggested we try zyprexa.
I was so overwhelmed when I was seeing him that I didn't even think to ask about side effects! Imagine my surprise when I got home and started finding out that so many people gain "excessive" weight and that it can cause diabetes.
There is a history of diabetes and hypoglycemia in my family. My weight is currently JUST within the healthy weight guidelines, and I've fought to get it there. Gain 8 pounds a month is NOT going to help my anxiety or depression.
I HAVE called the docs office. No return call yet. I've been taking it since last thursday. I get nervous every time I take it. So far the only effect I feel is that I'm weepy. I cry easily...not usually the case.
thanks for any experience you can share.
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