Guest guest Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Hi. I'm new to this group. I have been on Zoloft (50mg) since 1999. Last year when I became pregnant, I completely went downhill and was very depressed. After a few months of hell, my doctor prescribed 2.5 mg of Zyprexa along with my antidepressent. Now he wants me off of the Zyprexa. I am now taking 150 mg of Zoloft and have tried to drop the Zyprexa 3 times. My doctor has not said anything about potential withdrawl affects. Everytime I quit, I have severe anxiety and trouble sleeping. This last time my doctor has prescribed Ativan (didn't work) and then BuSpar (I haven't taken it yet. I'm leary of starting another drug). I am on week 2 of my 3rd time of quitting Zyprexa. I want to be able to kick this, but have a real hard time in the mornings with anxiety, sadness, and not being able to fall back asleep. Is this common? How long does it last? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi , Welcome! " but have a real hard time > in the mornings with anxiety, sadness, and not being able to fall back asleep. Is this > common? How long does it last? " This is all typical of withdrawal, you need to slowly reduce one drug at a time (just 5-10% reductions) Have a read through the files, read the diet information and supplements and also Stimulation and Nervous System Overload. If you have any questions, just yell You won't have to put up with how you are feeling now forever, but you do need to withdraw slowly from these drugs. THinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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